Job Description
Full-Time - Temporary to Permanent
Experienced Glaziers / Window Fitters Required – Portsmouth (PO6) (Temp to Perm Opportunity)
Are you an experienced Glazier / Window Fitter with reactive maintenance experience? We are currently recruiting skilled Glaziers to work on a social housing contract across the Portsmouth (PO6) area, carrying out reactive repairs and planned works on a social housing contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable Glazier who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and professional service within occupied and void properties. The role is offered on a self-employed basis for the first 12 weeks, with a temporary to permanent arrangement. PAYE options are available after the initial 12-week period.
A company van and fuel card are provided, along with ongoing work for the right candidate, must live within the Portsmouth area.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for window and glazing installations, repairs, and reactive maintenance across social housing properties within Portsmouth, sometimes further a field.
The role requires a strong all-round Glazier / Window Fitter who can confidently carry out works from start to finish, including installations, replacements, adjustments, and repairs, maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation of UPVC, aluminium, and timber windows and doors
- Removal and replacement of double-glazed units
- Window and door frame installations
- Glazing repairs and replacements in occupied and void properties
- Reactive glazing maintenance and emergency repairs
- Glass replacement for windows, doors, and panels
- Sealed unit replacements and adjustments
- Window and door hardware replacements (handles, hinges, locks, restrictors)
- Realignment and adjustment of doors and windows
- Fault finding and diagnosing glazing issues
- Resealing and weatherproofing windows and frames
- Installation and replacement of window beading, trims, and seals
- Boarding up broken windows and securing properties when required
- Making good after installations and repairs
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Glazier / Window Fitter
- Strong experience across all aspects of glazing and window fitting
- Ability to complete full installations independently
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Hard-working, reliable, and professional
- Social housing experience advantageous (but not essential)
- Must be able to provide two recent references
- Ideally located within or close to the Portsmouth PO6 area
- Experience with reactive glazing maintenance and repairs
