Fenestration Fabrication Apprentice (36490)
UPGRADE WINDOWS (BURNLEY) LTD
Burnley (BB10 1NY)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 20 November 2026)
Posted on 27 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Upgrade Windows has an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join their experienced team. The successful candidate will be mentored by a professional fabricator who will support you in becoming fully skilled and qualified in this industry.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Fenestration fabricator (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
On a day-to-day basis as an apprentice, you will be doing the following:
- Working independently or as part of a team
- Follow fabrication/assembly manuals from set out to completion
- Learn how to fabricate to the specifications set out by our various system suppliers
- Learn techniques to enable you to fabricate the product to a high standard that meets our client’s requirements
- General housekeeping & work area cleanliness
- Loading, unloading, and general labouring
- General Health & Safety
- Health and Safety rules and regulations
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship:
On successful completion of your Lean Manufacturing Standard Level 2 with an NVQ in Fenestration. if you show the correct skills and abilities, you will have the opportunity to progress onto a full-time position.
We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills, and time in the right person. This position has the potential to develop into a successful career for the right candidate with the position growing within the company.
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
- Any training you need to complete
- What the next steps will be
How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
Where you'll work
Elm Street Mill
Elm Street
Burnley
BB10 1NY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Training course
Fenestration fabricator (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with industry regulations, standards and guidance.
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Prepare and maintain a safe working area and restore on completion of work.
- Perform machinery checks for example crimper and welder.
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations, standards and guidance.
- Interpret, safe systems of work, review risk assessments and implement control measures.
- Apply manual and mechanical handling techniques to handle and position products.
- Select the type and quantity of materials and components.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use digital and written methods to communicate with others.
- Select, check and use hand and power tools, equipment and machinery.
- Read and interpret information from work documents and other sources, for example drawings, specifications, digital documents, work instructions or manufacturer's guidance.
- Plan order of works. Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines.
- Measure, mark and drill materials.
- Escalate defects, faults or issues.
- Assemble and join fabrication materials including checking square.
- Select and fix ancillary items and beading to products.
- Carry out interim and final inspection for example, size, shape, design and ancillary items.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance, recycling and disposal.
- Complete handover process.
- Comply with industry regulations, standards and guidance.
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Prepare and maintain a safe working area and restore on completion of work.
- Perform machinery checks for example crimper and welder.
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations, standards and guidance.
- Interpret, safe systems of work, review risk assessments and implement control measures.
- Apply manual and mechanical handling techniques to handle and position products.
- Select the type and quantity of materials and components.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use digital and written methods to communicate with others.
- Select, check and use hand and power tools, equipment and machinery.
- Read and interpret information from work documents and other sources, for example drawings, specifications, digital documents, work instructions or manufacturer's guidance.
- Plan order of works. Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines.
- Measure, mark and drill materials.
- Escalate defects, faults or issues.
- Assemble and join fabrication materials including checking square.
- Select and fix ancillary items and beading to products.
- Carry out interim and final inspection for example, size, shape, design and ancillary items.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance, recycling and disposal.
- Complete handover process.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Good practical skills
- Excellent timekeeping
- Enthusiastic
- Committed
- Reliable
- Safety conscious
About this employer
Upgrade Windows have been trading for over 25 years – We are a family based business and have manufactured and installed thousands of UPVC products. We are CERTASS registered and all our UPVC Frames carry a 10 Year Guarantee. We fabricate all our windows and doors in house and we also provide a full repair service.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061221.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 20 November 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.