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Apprentice in Window & Door Fabrication
TITAN TRADE WINDOWS LTD
ALFRETON (DE55 4HX)
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026
Start earning while you learn! Titan Trade Windows Ltd is looking for a motivated Apprentice Fabricator. Gain your Level 2 qualification with hands-on training from skilled experts who want to see you succeed. Build a secure career in a trade that’s always in demand. Apply now and join our expert team!
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training
Fenestration fabricator (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday- times to be confirmed. 40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 26 October 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
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:
- Teamwork: Working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative production team
- Technical Assembly: Following fabrication and assembly manuals from initial set-out through to final completion
- System Specifications: Learning to fabricate products according to the precise specifications provided by our various system suppliers
- Quality Control: Developing specialised techniques to ensure every product meets our high standards and specific client requirements
- Workshop Maintenance: Maintaining general housekeeping and ensuring your work area remains clean and organised
- Manual Handling: Assisting with the loading and unloading of materials and general labouring duties
- Safety Compliance: Learning and adhering to all Health & Safety rules, regulations, and general best practices
Where you'll work
255 SOMERCOTES HILL
SOMERCOTES
ALFRETON
DE55 4HX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD
Training course
Fenestration fabricator (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
- 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.
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Training schedule
All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer
- Earn While You Learn: All your training takes place during your normal working hours—and you get paid for every minute of it
- Mentoring: Most of your week is spent in the factory with an expert mentor who will show you exactly how to fabricate windows and doors professionally
- Dedicated Study Time: We set aside specific hours each week just for you to focus on your coursework, online learning, and workbooks
- Expert Support: You’ll have an assigned Assessor who visits you on-site at least every 10 weeks to check your progress and give you feedback
- Flexible Learning: You can choose the style that fits you best, either a full day of training every 10 weeks or "bite-sized" 2-hour sessions every month
All of this leads to your Fenestration Fabricator Level 2 qualification, giving you a massive head start and the professional credentials to build a great career in the trade
More training information
GFTS Ltd. are specialists in qualifications for the Glass, Glazing and Fenestration Industries on a national scale. We pride ourselves on the quality of the training we deliver. At GFTS we emphasise the importance of a ‘Train, Gain & Retain’ attitude to the learning and make every effort to deliver industry recognised qualifications in an effective and bespoke manner. Although our industry specialty is in the delivery of Fenestration Training, our assessors are each skilled in their own specialist discipline
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This is a mentor-led qualification based entirely at your workplace. You will develop your skills and behaviours alongside your mentor on-site or at your workstation, with no college days and no additional travel required
Our assessors provide expert support through classroom sessions, site visits, and observations. We adapt to your schedule: whether you prefer a full day of learning every 10 weeks or "bite-sized" 2-hour sessions every month for knowledge work, our support is built around individual progress to ensure you are fully prepared for your Apprenticeship Assessment
To support your growth, a set number of hours within your standard working week will be dedicated to learning and studying, ensuring your qualification is achieved entirely within your professional hours
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in: Maths & English (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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
The work can also be physically quite demanding so please consider this before applying
Please note that interviews may take place before the vacancy close date and the successful applicant may start before the advertised start date
We are looking for an enthusiasm to learn and a “go get” attitude
About this employer
We are a well-established company manufacturing UPVC and aluminium windows, doors and bifolds.
https://www.titantradewindows.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential for the candidate to progress through the company and gain experience within all sectors.
The main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a key team member
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 with the company
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD
Becky Goodall
rebecca.goodall@titantradewindows.co.uk
01773 609000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057652.
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