Window & Door Fitter (UPVC) Location: Chesham/High Wycombe (Office Base), plus travel across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties

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 27,000 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.

About the Role: 

We are seeking an experienced Window and Door Fitter (Installation Technician) to join our Planned Works UPVC team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining various window and door systems, including UPVC, Aluminium, Composite, and Wood, in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

You will work in a team of two, delivering high quality service to our customers in their homes. A friendly and polite manner is as important as competence and high standards of work in your trade.

We’ll equip you with:

• A fully equipped hybrid van and fuel card
• An electronic tablet to access scheduled jobs and company news
• A mobile phone and work clothing

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain window and door systems (UPVC, Aluminium, Composite, and Wood) in line with building codes, legislation, and regulations
• Accurately measure for glazing, windows, and doors, following drawings and plans for installation
• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance services on window glazing systems, door systems, and fixtures
• Conduct interior and exterior trim repairs to cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in homes

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• Relevant qualification/certifications or minimum 5 years’ experience in window and door fitting
• Experience/knowledge of UPVC, Aluminium, Composite, and Wood systems across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
• Ability to take accurate measurements and follow technical drawings/plans
• Experience in scheduled/reactive maintenance on glazing and door systems
• Ability to repair and maintain doors, windows, and fixtures
• Physically fit to undertake daily duties
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Good numeracy skills for calculating quantities
• Relevant City & Guilds or NVQ or equivalent carpentry trade experience
• Sound knowledge of legislation and Codes of Practice (construction, building regulations, health & safety)
• Reasonable literacy and numeracy skills
• Full valid manual UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Commitment to excellent customer service standards
• Ability to manage time, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota

Nice to haves:

• Experience across multiple building types (residential, commercial, industrial)
• Strong organisational skills and flexibility
• Experience in social housing/local authority. 

For added brilliance:

• A proactive, customer-focused approach with pride in delivering high quality service
• Team spirit and adaptability to changing priorities

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• Annual salary: £39,967 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:

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

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• Hours: Full-time, permanent role (42.5 hours per week).
• Options to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

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: 17/12/2025

We reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.