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Fenestration Installer Apprenticeship (36485)
TAYLOR GLAZING SOLUTIONS LD
Blackrod (BL6 5JF)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
Posted on 15 October 2026
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about installing a wide range of replacement and new build fenestration products in a property or structure. This might include windows, doors, bi-fold doors, and conservatories.
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Training Course
Fenestration installer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm 40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 9 November 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
3
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
The apprentices daily duties will include:
- Identify and confirm fenestration installation requirements and components
- Interpret the appropriate work plan for the job, taking into account factors such as environmental, structural, contractual, and specification
- Locate, handle, store, load, transport, and position fenestration materials and components safely
- Prepare the site, plant, equipment, and access ready for installation
- Remove existing fenestration, understanding what action should be taken or who to report situations to if problems arise
- Take steps to ensure structural stability using structural supports
- Prepare the apertures, appropriate to the property
- Fix fenestration units in place
- Install glass units, infill panels, and hardware
- Make good and apply internal and external finishes
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area throughout and upon completion of the works
- Conduct interim and final inspections of the work and work area
- Demonstrate the product and handover installation paperwork
- Work in compliance with Health and Safety, and environmental requirements considering the Health and Safety of self and others. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances to the relevant person
What you could go on to do
You can go on to become a skilled trader in one specific area of construction or become a highly skilled multi-trade person with the knowledge and skills to carry out and manage full building and renovation projects
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company.
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Training
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Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Training course
Fenestration installer (level 2)
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What you'll learn
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations, standards, and guidance
- Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance
- Read, interpret, review risk assessments, implement control measures
- Use traditional or digital written methods to communicate with others
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Plan order of works, carry out pre-installation checks
- Prepare and maintain a safe working area
- Select, check, and use hand and power tools and equipment
- Move, handle, and store materials, including loading and unloading of vehicles
- Identify, install, and remove temporary support requirements
- Remove existing fenestration products
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance, recycling and disposal
- Read and interpret information from manufacturers guidance and other sources, for example from drawings, specifications, digital documents, or work instructions
- Prepare the frame for installation for example handles, hinges, locks, hardware, trickle vents, or frame extensions
- Position and fix the frame in the opening ensuring level, plumb, and square
- Position and install sashes
- Position and install, glazing, and any infill materials into the frame
- Measure, cut, drill, and fix trims
- Apply external seals for moisture and air penetration. For example, wet sealants, tapes, membranes, and any associated products
- Interim inspection work and rectify or report any work that is incorrect or incomplete
- Complete final inspections and workplace documentation
- Complete a customer or site manager handover
- Check and use working at height equipment for example steps, ladders, hop-ups, and podiums
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning opportunities and development activities
- Carry out internal and external finishing for example making good any damage, priming, sealing, trimmings, mouldings, backer rod, or foam, scribing, trimmings, flashings, perimeter pressings, and cladding
- Prepare openings for installation
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Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
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
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Smart
- Polite
- Good practical skills
- Able to follow instructions
Other requirements
The employer has requested that applicants have a Bolton / Aspull / Wigan postcode - this is essential.
About this employer
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bolton, Lancashire, Taylor Glazing Solutions has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality uPVC glazing solutions to customers across the UK. With our own in-house manufacturing facility and experienced installation teams, we combine precision craftsmanship with reliable nationwide service. We don't just supply windows and doors, we deliver complete glazing solutions. From initial consultation through to manufacture and expert installation, we're committed to providing exceptional quality, competitive lead times, and outstanding customer service on every project. Whether you're improving a single property or managing a large-scale development, Taylor Glazing Solutions is a trusted partner you can rely on.
After this apprenticeship
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Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059377.
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