Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our company as an Apprentice Lean Manufacturing Operative. As part of the role you will learn a variety of skills, such as fabricating uPVC windows and doors, prepping and hanging composite doors and learning to use a range of different machinery.
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Closing Date: 05-01-2026
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£15,704 to £25,396.80 a year
Working week
Monday to Friday 7am– 3:30pm. Occasional overtime offered during the week and at weekends.
Expected duration
1 Year
Possible start date
31-01-2026
Date posted
22-12-2025
Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Reference number
2000005743
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Fabricating uPVC windows and doors to worksheet specifications, including, but not limited to, cutting profile, welding, assembling gearing, prepping and routing out for trickle vents, hanging sashes, cutting panels
- Fabricating our flagship, superior mechanically-jointed flush casement windows
- Prepping and hanging composite doors, and fitting door furniture
- Using a range of machinery and hand tools safely
- Manually checking work to ensure accuracy throughout manufacturing, prior to completion, and prior to customer collection/delivery
- Safe handling of large completed frames and glass units
- Assisting in loading up for customer collections and deliveries
- Stock checking and ensuring stock levels remain topped up at all times
- Communicating difficulties, issues and mistakes to the warehouse manager to ensure a swift resolution
- Collaboration with colleagues and managers to troubleshoot difficulties and find solutions
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area at all times
- Maintaining and championing our high standards at all times
- Occasional on-site installation support
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The fenestration industry is fast becoming a fully automated industry for many companies, and there remains a demand, particularly within the heritage market, for individuals with finely tuned hand skills, for example, those involved in the manufacturing of handmade mechanical joints (as opposed to those welded on a machine). Being skilled in this task, and understanding the finer processes involved in making windows and doors to a very high standard, would set an apprentice up for future quality control and general manager positions. We’d be very keen here at Ashfen to develop any individual who progresses successfully through their apprenticeship with us into a more senior role within our company.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience Physical fitness Punctual Passion for learning Independent learning
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade E/2) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade E/2) Essential
Things to consider
If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.
About the employer
Ashfen Windows and Doors are a small business located in a well-known industrial area within Derby. We manufacture high quality uPVC windows and doors within our own unit, and supply to both trade and retail customers. We also install, and are FENSA registered. We have a select range of supplier partners for items that we don’t currently manufacture ourselves. We’re a small team, and our relationships with our staff, customers and suppliers are paramount to us.
Employer
ASHFEN WINDOWS AND DOORS LTD
www.ashfenwindowsanddoors.co.uk
Address
UNIT 15
DUNSTALL PARK ROAD
DERBY
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Intermediate
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
