Assistant Window Fitter (UPVC)

The People Pod; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good pay with overtime

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Work wear provided

Industry-leading training

Job summary

The People Pod is seeking an Assistant Window Fitter to join our nationwide window and door fitting team, based at our Reading branch. This trainee role offers on-the-job training with rapid progression toward full qualification as a window fitter.

The position is full-time PAYE with competitive pay, regular overtime where applicable, 28 days’ holiday, and a strong emphasis on health & safety. Driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience fitting UPVC windows/doors preferred.
• Able to work on own initiative on site.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Remove old windows and doors using hand and power tools.
• Fit new windows and doors to specification.
• Take measurements for new fittings and make bespoke changes.
• Fix windows, doors and other products as needed.
• Clear away materials after job completion.
• Repair and replace products as requested by customer.

Skills

Window fitting experience

Trustworthy

Health & Safety

Driving license

Job description

Assistant Window Fitter

Are you the ideal Assistant Window Fitter or handy labourer looking for a trainee opportunity with fast-track career progression in a nationwide company fitting windows & doors with the best in the industry?

Our client is currently looking for Assistant Window Fitters to join in the success of this nationwide window & door repair and replacement business. Their window fitters and joiners have been happily servicing Blue Chip insurance companies since 1986.

Due to expansion our client is keen to recruit assistant window fitters, working from their flagship branch in Reading.

The ideal UPVC Window Fitter daily responsibilities include:

• Removing old windows and doors using hand and power tools.
• Fit new windows and doors.
• To take measurements for new fittings and make any bespoke changes.
• To fix windows, doors, and other products.
• To clear away any materials left after the job is finished.
• To repair and replace products as the customer requests.
• Take part in ongoing training and development.

Skills and Experience as an UPVC Assistant Window Fitter

The ideal candidate is likely to have some experience of fitting windows, doors and fitting conservatories in UPVC or general building work and keen to progress.

The ideal fitter will be trustworthy and able to work on their own initiative when assisting with windows and doors on site.

Be Health & Safety conscious.

A Driving license is essential.

UPVC Assistant Window Fitter - Benefits

• Good rates of pay depending upon experience + Overtime.
• 28 days full holiday entitlement per year.
• Pension Scheme.
• Company Work wear.
• Industry leading training and development.

Salary

A competitive salary whilst training up to £31,200 (£600 per week) and rapid career progression with salary reviews up to £36,000 (£700 per week) once fully trained as a competent window fitter.

This is a FULL-TIME PAYE career with fast-track progression, NOT a temporary contract.

Our client has secured long term contracts with major Insurance companies, this ensures they can GUARANTEE work throughout the year, providing job security and reliability