Glazier
Location: Thurrock
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £36,425.29 per annum
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, uniform, generous leave, staff rewards
“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was over 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.
We’re now looking for an experienced Glazier to join our growing team, working in a busy repair’s environment across residential properties.
Role Responsibilities
- Replacing broken or damaged glass units in windows and doors
- Installing and repairing UPVC, and timber aluminium windows, doors, and frames
- Diagnosing faults and recommending appropriate repair solutions
- Ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Working in both occupied and void properties
- Using handheld devices (PDA) to log work and update job status
- Liaising with tenants and colleagues to deliver excellent customer service
- Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard
- Supporting other trades and contributing to a positive team environment
Role Criteria
- Proven experience in glazing and UPVC, and timber aluminium repairs
- Experience in the above duties
- Must be competent with all aspects of glazing and UPVC timber aluminium 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
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good communication skills - verbal and written
- Basic IT literacy for logging and reporting tasks
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided
- Annual Mears Fun Day – a celebration of your hard work
- Volunteering leave to support community initiatives
- Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
- Family-friendly policies and support
- Share Save and You Earn schemes
- Access to confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
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 Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Laura Bourne ([email protected])If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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.
