UPVC Window & Door Installer

SettleParadigm; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped van

Fuel card

Uniform & PPE

Work phone & tablet

Hybrid options

Health cash plan

Pension

Job summary

SettleParadigm is recruiting an UPVC Installation Technician to join our Property Services Directorate in Buckinghamshire. You'll work in a two-person team installing and repairing windows and doors, mostly UPVC but also aluminium, composite and wooden products, in residents' homes.

This hands-on role requires good customer service, tidiness and respect. You will have a fully equipped van, fuel card, uniform and PPE, a work phone and tablet, and you will travel between sites while following

Qualifications

• Experience fitting windows and doors (or relevant qualifications).
• Good knowledge of UPVC, aluminium, composite and wooden systems.
• Able to measure accurately and follow drawings.
• Experience repairing glazing and door systems.
• Physically fit for daily manual work.
• Good numeracy and basic IT skills.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Installing and repairing UPVC, aluminium, composite and wooden windows and doors.
• Measuring accurately and following installation plans.
• Carrying out repairs to frames, hinges, locks and glazing.
• Completing small carpentry repairs linked to doors and windows.
• Working safely and following all health & safety rules.
• Providing friendly, professional service to residents.
• Travelling to different sites as required.

Skills

Windows & doors installation

UPVC/aluminium/wooden systems

Measuring to drawings

Glazing/Lock repair

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Independent & team working

Time/workload management

Out-of-hours availability

Physical fitness

Job description

Salary: £41,327 + Excellent Benefits

Office Base: Chesham / High Wycombe

Work area: Across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire for other jobs once the work in Slough has been completed.

Hours: 40 per week

Contract: Permanent

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

Following a recent internal move within the team, we have an exciting opportunity for a UPVC Installation Technician to join our Property Services Directorate.

About The Role

You’ll work as part of a two‑person team installing and repairing windows and doors in our homes. Most of your work will be UPVC, but you’ll also work with aluminium, composite and wooden products.

This is a hands‑on role where good customer service is just as important as technical skill. You’ll be working in residents’ homes, so being polite, tidy and respectful is essential.

We’ll Provide Everything You Need, Including

• A fully equipped van and fuel card
• Work phone and tablet
• Uniform and PPE

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing and repairing UPVC, aluminium, composite and wooden windows and doors
• Measuring accurately and following installation plans
• Carrying out repairs to frames, hinges, locks and glazing
• Completing small carpentry repairs linked to doors and windows
• Working safely and following all health & safety rules
• Providing friendly, professional service to residents
• Travelling to different sites as required

What We’re Looking For

• Experience fitting windows and doors (or relevant qualifications)
• Good knowledge of UPVC, aluminium, composite and wooden systems
• Able to measure accurately and follow drawings
• Experience repairing glazing and door systems
• Physically fit for daily manual work
• Good numeracy and basic IT skills
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service skills
• Able to manage your time and workload
• Willing to join the out‑of‑hours rota

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in social housing
• Experience across different building types
• Strong organisation and flexibility
• Confidence with minor window repairs

Benefits

• Annual salary: £41,327 per annum
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 2 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer‑recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• 40 hours per week
• 08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday
• Participation in out-of-hours rota, with potential to boost base salary.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 17th of September.