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Trainee Door Engineer – Apprenticeship
AVANTI DOORS LTD
WEST LYNN (PE34 3LW)
Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 September 2026
Summary
Embark on an exciting journey as a Trainee Door Engineer, developing essential skills in the installation, maintenance and repair of various door types and related systems.
Wage
£18,720 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
· 45 hours per week with available over time - shifts vary by travel times
· salary £8.50 per hour
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
45 hours per week with available over time - shifts vary by travel times
Start date
Thursday 1 October 2026
Duration
1 year
Positions available
2
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
- Assist with the installation, repair and maintenance of different door systems, including fire doors, security doors and automated doors
- Work alongside experienced engineers and follow their instructions while completing practical, on-site tasks
- Attend online classroom training one day per week as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Complete all coursework, assessments and practical evidence required to achieve the NVQ and relevant industry-specific qualifications
- Learn to use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
- Learn how to interpret technical drawings, specifications and schematics relating to door systems and associated building components
- Assist with site preparation and related tasks, including carpentry, masonry work, plastering, painting and fabrication, as directed
- Support inspections and testing to help ensure installations comply with safety requirements, manufacturers’ instructions and applicable building standards
- Organise tools and materials and help maintain a clean, safe and orderly working environment
- Gain supervised experience in related areas such as electrical wiring, welding, plumbing connections, roofing techniques and construction methods
- Follow all company health and safety policies, site rules and safe working procedures
- Maintain accurate records of training, completed work and apprenticeship progress where required
Where you'll work
UNIT 19
EAST COAST BUSINESS PARK
CLENCHWARTON ROAD
WEST LYNN
PE34 3LW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
- Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
- Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
- Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
- Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
- Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
- Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
- Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
- Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
- Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
- Mount and set the required workholding devices
- Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
- Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
- Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
- Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Produce components which meet the specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
- Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Plan the technical support operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
- Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation
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Training schedule
The successful candidate will enrol on an 18-month apprenticeship programme consisting of:
- Four days per week of practical, work-based training, depending on operational requirements
- One day per week of online classroom learning
- Ongoing mentoring and supervision from experienced engineers
- Practical and theory-based assessments throughout the programme
- An NVQ and relevant industry-specific qualifications to be attained by the end of the apprenticeship period
Continued employment and progression will be supported by satisfactory attendance, performance and completion of the required training and qualifications
This paid Trainee Door Engineer apprenticeship is designed to provide practical skills, recognised qualifications and valuable industry experience while supporting your professional development. Join us and start building your future- one door at a time!
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Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
- Driving Licence in:
- Driving Licence (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Skills and Attributes
- A genuine interest in door engineering, construction, welding, electrical systems or related trades
- Some familiarity with hand tools and power tools would be beneficial, although full training will be provided
- Ability to follow instructions carefully and work safely
- Willingness to learn how to read technical drawings and schematics
- Strong teamwork skills and a proactive attitude towards safety, quality and customer service
- Good communication skills when working with engineers, supervisors, customers and other trades
- Reliable, punctual and willing to attend both site-based training and weekly online classroom sessions
- Willingness to complete coursework, practical assessments and examinations throughout the 18-month apprenticeship
- Motivation to achieve an NVQ and the required industry-specific qualifications
- A commitment to developing a long-term career in door engineering or the wider construction industry
- A good standard of workmanship with attention to detail
About this employer
Embark on an exciting journey as a Trainee Door Engineer, developing essential skills in the installation, maintenance and repair of various door types and related systems.
This is a paid, 18-month apprenticeship combining practical, hands-on experience with one day per week of online classroom learning. Throughout the programme, you will work towards an NVQ and recognised industry-specific qualifications, which are expected to be completed by the end of the apprenticeship.
You will work alongside experienced professionals, learning the fundamentals of door engineering while gaining exposure to a range of associated trades, including carpentry, welding, electrical work, plumbing, roofing and fabrication.
This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is eager to learn, gain recognised qualifications and build a rewarding long-term career within the door engineering, construction and building-services industries.
Company benefits
- Company van
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Continued employment and progression will be supported by satisfactory attendance, performance and completion of the required training and qualifications.
This paid Trainee Door Engineer apprenticeship is designed to provide practical skills, recognised qualifications and valuable industry experience while supporting your professional development. Join us and start building your future- one door at a time!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Ruth Haworth
ruth.haworth@traindup
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