SW-007-UPVC-226
UPVC Fitter (Doors and Windows)
£21 - £25 per hour
Van and fuel supplied
Long term temp to perm role
Depot based in Southampton
Working for a maintenance contractor covering UPVC maintenance and install repairs and maintenance to social housing and private domestic properties in Hampshire, East Dorset, and parts of Sussex.
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You will be working for a housing contractor, who are winning projects, contracts and frameworks down to their reputation and client retention, with a particular focus on partnering with Housing Associations.
Due to contract wins they are now looking to increase their inhouse workforce by recruiting for an experienced UPVC Window & Door Fitter to join our growing installation team. This is a hands-on role carrying out high-quality installations of UPVC, PVCu, double glazed windows and doors across domestic and commercial properties.
You’ll be responsible for delivering a professional finish on every job, working to manufacturer standards and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.
**You must a full UK driving licence** As a company vehicle will be supplied for this role plus fuel
Key elements of the role and your responsibilities
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Installation of UPVC / PVCu windows and doors
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Fitting double glazing, triple glazing and composite doors
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Removal of existing window and door units
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Measuring, preparing openings and fitting new frames and glass units
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Ensuring all installations are weather-tight, secure and compliant with regulations
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Using hand and power tools safely and correctly
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Communicating professionally with customers on site
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Maintaining high standards of workmanship and housekeeping
Preferred Experience & Skills
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Experience of working in occupied residential properties and ideally in a social housing setting
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As a UPVC Multi Skilled operative you will deliver excellent customer service and support residents with reactive repairs and maintenance across a portfolio of properties
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Your work will be split on a job to job basis over a planned route with a wide range of general repairs and maintenance tasks undertaken on each job
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Work closely with schedulers and planners to meet contract SLA delivery in a timely manner
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The ability to advise your supervisor on any issues or challenges that require additional support
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Work both on your own or in a team if other trades are required to complete a repair
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Complete daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken
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Working in a timely and productive manner
What you need to bring to the role as the successful applicant to the
Proven experience as a window fitter / window installer / glazing installer
Experience fitting UPVC, double glazing or window and door systems
Ability to work independently or as part of a fitting team
Good attention to detail and pride in your work
Your own 110v power tools and hand tools
Basic IT skills as you will be using a PDA
SOR codes knowledge is desirable
Extensive knowledge of maintenance repair works
Previous experience of social housing repairs, voids, or planned works
Adher to company health and safety guidelines
Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
Show strong customer service skills due to repairs taking place in occupied properties
Tidy work ethic, making sure all adjoining work areas are kept clean and damage free
Problem solving and decision making
Attention to detail
Accountability and initiative
Flexibility and adaptability
**You must a full UK driving licence as a company vehicle will be supplied**
Hours and pay
£21 – £25 per hour
Company van supplied
Working hours of 8am – 5pm
Fuel or fuel card
Upskilling and development
Positive flexible environment
Next step to apply for this UPVC Multi-Trader role:
As a candidate ideally with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role, but following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail
ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment business for this vacancy
To achieve the upper pay bracket you must show good experience of working on social housing repair contracts.
The advertised rates are based on working CIS but a PAYE and holiday payment method and rate can be discussed, but this will mean a slight reduction in the advertised headline rate.
ITS Property Maintenance specialise in working within the social housing sector where we work with: ✅ Housing Association ✅ Local Authority ✅ Direct Labour Organisation ✅ Maintenance Contractors ✅ Estates Department ✅ FM Contractors. Providing ✅Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives ✅Operational Management Staff ✅Customer and Delivery Support Professionals