Fenestration Operations & Install Lead

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd; Epsom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations & Installation Manager to own day-to-day operations and installation functions within the fenestration sector in Leatherhead, Surrey. You will lead installation teams, plan schedules, manage stock and suppliers, and ensure health & safety compliance across projects.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on management experience in window/door installation, strong organisational and communication skills, and the confidence to take

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing installation teams or contractors
• Strong experience within the window, door or glazing industry
• Good knowledge of window and door products and installation processes
• Experience with stock, ordering, suppliers and deliveries
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Good understanding of health & safety
• Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
• Confident taking ownership and making decisions
• Good IT and administrative skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the installation teams and day-to-day operations
• Plan installation schedules, workloads and resources
• Coordinate surveyors, installers, suppliers and customers
• Monitor projects from order through to delivery and installation
• Ensure installations are completed on time and to the required standards
• Manage snagging, remedial works and follow-up requirements
• Oversee stock control, warehouse organisation and materials
• Place supplier orders and monitor them through to delivery
• Coordinate deliveries with installation schedules
• Resolve supplier, delivery and product issues
• Take responsibility for health & safety across operations and installation
• Coordinate multiple projects and identify potential delays
• Ensure projects are fully prepared before installers attend site
• Support improvements to operational processes and systems

Skills

fenestration experience

planning & organisation

health & safety

communication & problem solving

hands-on management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations & Installation Manager to own day-to-day operations and installation functions within the fenestration sector in Leatherhead, Surrey. You will lead installation teams, plan schedules, manage stock and suppliers, and ensure health & safety compliance across projects.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on management experience in window/door installation, strong organisational and communication skills, and the confidence to take