Window Fitter

Novus Property Solutions; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus Property Solutions is hiring a Window Fitter to install, repair and replace windows in domestic properties. You’ll work safely to high standards, in a hybrid pattern with site visits around Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

You'll handle multi-skilled finishing tasks, communicate clearly with residents and colleagues, and ensure all work meets manufacturer guidance and Novus quality expectations. A level-2 fenestration installation qualification and a full UK driving licence are

Qualifications

• Fenestration Installation Level 2 certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• NVQ Level 2 or higher in Joinery or Carpentry.
• DBS will be required.
• Asbestos Awareness, Face Fit, Manual Handling, Working at Height or PASMA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and replace windows and components in domestic properties safely.
• Remove existing windows and prepare openings safely before installation.
• Fit windows, frames, glazing units and fixtures securely following manufacturer guidance.
• Carry out minor multi-skilled finishing works including trims, sealing, making good and ironmongery.
• Leave installations neat, weatherproof and ready for customer use, maintaining a tidy work area.
• Communicate professionally with residents before, during and after works, and coordinate with supervisors and teams.

Skills

Fenestration install

Health & safety

Customer service

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

NVQ Level 2+ in Joinery/Carpentry

Asbestos Awareness

Face Fit

Manual Handling

Working at Height

PASMA

Job description

Window Fitter

Company: Novus Property Solutions Hours: Full-time Location: Stoke on Trent, ST1 5SH Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Location: Stoke on Trent, with travel required to tenanted and/or void domestic properties within the area. Typically, Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.

As a Window Fitter for Novus Property Solutions, you'll be responsible for the safe, efficient and high-quality installation, repair and replacement of windows and associated fixtures within domestic properties. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, pride in your workmanship and a strong customer focus are essential.

The role goes beyond window fitting alone and will involve related multi-skilled tasks including making good, minor joinery, sealing, trims, associated repairs and general finishing works. You'll work in line with Novus standards, manufacturer guidance, customer requirements and relevant health and safety procedures, representing Novus professionally and respectfully in residents' homes.

What’s in it for you?

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave.
• Fleet Van/Fuel Card (business use)
• Pension scheme to support your future.
• Training and development – relevant to your role if required.
• Supportive operational and planning teams who help organise work effectively and keep jobs running smoothly.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000

Additional benefits, including:

• Discounted healthcare scheme
• High street & lifestyle discounts (including Tastecard)
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Length of service awards

Most importantly, you'll be working in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference. You'll help provide safe, secure, well-finished homes for residents, while being part of a respectful, inclusive and professional team that values doing the job properly.

An outline of your responsibilities and experience

Install, repair and replace windows and associated components within domestic properties, ensuring all works are completed safely and to a high standard.

Remove existing windows and prepare openings safely and appropriately before installation.

Fit windows, frames, glazing units and associated fixtures securely and accurately, in line with manufacturer guidance and Novus quality expectations.

Complete associated multi-skilled works including minor joinery, trims, sealing, making good, ironmongery, locks, latches, handles and general finishing.

Carry out minor repairs and adjustments to UPVC, timber and/or composite windows and associated fixtures, where competent to do so.

Leave all installations neat, weatherproof, functional and ready for customer use, ensuring work areas are clean, tidy and safe on completion.

Identify and report any additional repairs, defects, access issues or health and safety concerns that may affect completion of the work.

Work from job tickets or handheld devices, ensuring updates, photographs and records are completed accurately and on time.

Communicate professionally and courteously with residents before, during and after works, explaining the work being carried out and treating their homes with care and respect.

Work effectively with supervisors, planners, operational teams, other trades, subcontractors, SHEA and customer service teams to support smooth delivery of works.

Experience installing, repairing or replacing windows within domestic properties is essential, along with practical experience completing associated multi-skilled finishing works.

Experience working in social housing, tenanted properties within planned works refurbishment would be advantageous.

Essential qualifications: Fenestration Installation Level 2 and a Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable qualifications and training: NVQ Level 2 or above in Joinery, Carpentry or a related trade, along with relevant safe working accreditations such as Asbestos Awareness, Face Fit, Manual Handling, Working at Height or PASMA.

A DBS will be required.

A little bit about us

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 129-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. Our vision is to be the leader in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for the communities in which we operate

At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons, that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for to join our award-winning Property Maintenance company in this, or another role.

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