Glazier

Glazier

Tonbridge

Full-time, Permanent Role

Salary up to £35,278.74 PA with company van & fuel card provided!

MPS has been caring for residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance.

Delivering a range of property services, including reactive repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide including, Orbit: one of the largest housing providers in the midlands, east Anglia and the southeast.

We are now looking for an experienced Glazer / UPVC Specialist to join our rapidly expanding team to work within a busy repairs environment, undertaking high standard Glazing repairs and refurbishment activities to Housing properties, delivering best in class customer service and satisfying all safety, quality and cost control standards.

About the Role

As a Glazier you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing windows to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of tenants. Skilled in installing and replacing glass in residential properties, often working on double-glazing units, safety glass, and energy-efficient fittings.

You will be knowledgeable about building regulations and health and safety requirements specific to social housing, as well as courteous and professional when engaging with residents, ensuring minimal disruption during repairs or installations.

Role Criteria:

• FENSA approved installer
• Must be competent with all aspects of glazing and UPVC works including installing/replacing hinges, handles, restrictors, locks and sliding gear.
• Must have experience of and be able to undertake changing of UPVC trims, sills and renewing of double-glazed units.
• You must be able to measure glass and doors and confidently order materials with our suppliers. Must be familiar with composite doors.
• Proven previous experience working within social housing.
• Good Customer Service Skills
• Hold a Full UK Driving License

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform provided

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

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At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.