Apprentice Window & Door Installer
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Company: CAMEL GLASS & JOINERY LTD
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Location: CORNWALL, PL27 6HB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000020834
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday (18 and above), 8.00am - 5.00pm = 42.5 hour week. Monday - Friday (under 18), 8.00am - 4.30pm = 40 hour week.
Brief Description
Start earning while you learn! Camel Glass & Joinery Ltd is looking for a motivated Apprentice Window & Door Installer. 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!
Training to be Provided
- 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 on-site with an expert mentor who will show you exactly how to install windows, doors, and glass safely and 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 Installer Level 2 qualification, giving you a massive head start and the professional credentials to build a great career in the trade.
Future Prospects
- 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.
Vacancy Detail
On a day-to-day basis as an apprentice, you will be doing the following:
- Hands-on Installation: Work alongside senior fitters to learn the full process of removing old units and precisely installing high-quality uPVC, aluminium, and timber windows and doors.
- Precision Finishing: Master the "art" of the trade by applying silicone seals, fitting internal trims, and ensuring every job meets a perfect aesthetic standard.
- Technical Measuring: Develop accuracy in measuring, preparing openings, and checking levels to ensure a seamless fit for every component.
- Tool & Component Mastery: Gain confidence using specialised manual and power tools while building a deep understanding of various window and door components.
- Logistics & Maintenance: Take responsibility for loading, unloading, and transporting materials while ensuring all tools and equipment are kept in excellent working order.
- Workspace Standards: Maintain a clean, organised site and perform general duties to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow from start to finish.
- Safety & Compliance: Adhere to strict Health and Safety regulations and building codes to protect yourself, the team, and the customer’s property.
- Documentation: Complete all required company paperwork and installation logs accurately in line with official procedures.
- Customer Relations: Act as a polite, professional brand ambassador, ensuring a tidy environment and a positive experience for every client.
- Marketing Support: Capture photos of installations at various stages to assist with the company’s social media presence and marketing portfolio.
- Career Development: Actively participate in training sessions and work toward formal qualifications to advance your skills in the industry.
Other Information
- Please be aware we work outside as well as inside on our jobs as they demand, as such you may be out in the cold for long periods of time.
- 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.
- Ideally have a Full clean driving licence or working towards one.
KEY SKILLS
- Basic reading and writing skills.
- A genuine interest in a career in window and door fitting.
- A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
- Practical aptitude and good manual dexterity.
- Ability to follow instructions carefully.
- Good timekeeping and reliability.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Good communication skills.
- A commitment to health and safety.
- Physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying materials.