Job Summary
Annual salary: up to £36,425.29
Position: Glazier
Location: Thurrock
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, uniform, generous leave, staff rewards
Role Responsibilities
- Replacing broken or damaged glass units in windows and doors
- Installing and repairing UPVC, and timber aluminium windows, doors, and frames
- Diagnosing faults and recommending appropriate repair solutions
- Ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Working in both occupied and void properties
- Using handheld devices (PDA) to log work and update job status
- Liaising with tenants and colleagues to deliver excellent customer service
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
- Supporting other trades and contributing to a positive team environment
Qualifications
- Proven experience in glazing and UPVC, and timber aluminium repairs
- Experience in the above duties
- Must be competent with all aspects of glazing and UPVC timber aluminium works including installing/replacing hinges, handles, restrictors, locks and sliding gear
- Must have experience of and be able to undertake changing of UPVC trims, sills and renewing of double‑glazed units
- You must be able to measure glass and doors and confidently order materials with our suppliers
- Must be familiar with composite doors
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good communication skills – verbal and written
- Basic IT literacy for logging and reporting tasks
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
- Annual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard work
- Volunteering leave to support community initiatives
- Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
- Family‑friendly policies and support
- Share Save and You Earn schemes
- Access to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support
Additional Information
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and various initiatives to promote social mobility. These disclosures are optional and will not affect your application.
We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. This is optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
