Apprentice in Window & Door Fabrication

On a day-to-day basis as an apprentice, you will be doing the following:

Working independently or as part of a team Following 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 & Safety rules and regulations

Training:

All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer.

As an apprentice you will receive from your employer 6 hours each week for your off the job training, this included as part of your working weekly hours. Off the job training is there to help with your learning and development of the knowledge, skills and behaviors as part of your apprenticeship standard.

Majority of these 6 hours will be spent on site with your mentor learning, along with having time set aside away from your normal day to day working environment for you to complete study time in which will help you with the completion of targets set by your assessor (e.g. workbooks, online learning, research, self-study).

You will also have regular site visits every ten to twelve weeks from your designated assessor, who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship program.

Training Outcome:
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.

Employer Description:
Peak Aluminium Systems Limited is a specialist in commercial aluminium fabrication and installation with a string of prestigious project to its credit. We offer a complete service from initial design consultation through to manufacture, installation and glazing with an after sales service which is second to none. Over many years we have completed a range of projects working with many of the UK’s premier architectural consultants and contractors. Design and Technical Department Using the latest computer technology our experienced team of ‘in house’ CAD Technicians are fully equipped to design and develop each and every aspect of the job in hand. Fabrication All fabrication is carried out at our factory in Nottingham by our team of highly skilled fabricators. Control of our own manufacturing allows us to maximise the level of accuracy and quality which are essential elements for the overall performance of the façade. Contracts All contracts are managed by our team of in house Contracts and Project Managers – all of whom have the expertise to oversee every element of the project to the highest standards. We also have the experience to advise our clients on the most suitable methods to interphase our products with other elements of the building façade. Products With reliability and quality being paramount at Peak we only use products from the leading systems companies. The wealth of experience we have built up over many years in the industry enables us to advise clients on the most appropriate system for each project. As well as our own technical and design knowledge we also have very close ties with all the technical departments of each of the systems companies we partner with. Product Range • Curtain Walling • Windows • Doors • Automatic Doors • Revolving Doors • Shopfronts • Rooflights • Structural Glazing • Canopy’s • Brise Soleil • Fire Rated Products

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday – times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness