Stock and Purchasing Administrator

Location: Watford

Our client is an established manufacturer and supplier of bespoke aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling for residential and commercial projects, supplying builders, installers and contractors.

They are looking for an organised administrator to support stock control and purchasing within a busy manufacturing business. You will help ensure the correct parts and materials are available to fulfil customer orders, maintain accurate stock records and provide customer service and reception support when required.

Key responsibilities

• Check stock levels against current and incoming orders, identifying shortages and purchasing requirements.
• Order parts, components and materials from suppliers to support production requirements.
• Monitor outstanding orders and chase deliveries to help avoid production delays.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, recording stock received, used and adjusted.
• Support stock checks and compare recorded quantities with the stock physically available.
• Question unexpected figures, investigate discrepancies and work with colleagues to resolve them.
• Liaise with production, stores and office colleagues about stock availability and order priorities.
• Maintain purchasing paperwork and check deliveries against orders, raising shortages or errors.
• Handle customer and supplier enquiries professionally and provide reception cover, including answering calls and welcoming visitors.
• Support the team with general administration and accurate data entry.

Skills and experience

• Experience in administration, stock control or purchasing, with a methodical approach to record keeping.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence checking figures and questioning discrepancies.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy office.
• Clear communication skills and a professional, helpful telephone manner.
• Confident using Excel and computer systems, with accurate data entry skills.

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Experienced Fibre Engineer – Openreach Network

Our client is a national telecommunications and infrastructure contractor. We are recruiting experienced fibre installation engineers to carry out customer installations on the Openreach network.

Previous hands-on FTTP installation experience is essential. This opportunity is not open to trainees. Experienced engineers with expired accreditations are welcome to apply.

Recruiting areas

Applicants must live within a 15-mile radius of the centre of one of the postcode areas listed below.

The role

• Install fibre connections into customers’ premises.
• Carry out fibre splicing and testing.
• Work on overhead and underground infrastructure.
• Complete installations safely, accurately and to the required quality standards.
• Communicate professionally with customers and manage your workload independently.
• Use digital devices to follow job instructions and record completed work.
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What you will need

• Proven FTTP installation experience.
• Confidence working at height, including up to 15 metres, and outdoors throughout the year.
• A full UK manual driving licence, held for at least 12 months, with no more than six points.
• Good customer service, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices.

What is provided

• £47.50 per install, working on a CIS basis.
• Fully expensed and maintained work vehicle.
• Tools, PPE and uniform

Pre Pull Operative work on the Virgin Media Network

Contracts available now:

Do you live within 15 miles of the following postcodes:

About our client

Our client is a national telecommunications and infrastructure contractor with over 40 years’ experience. The business designs, builds, installs and maintains networks for major service providers, with services spanning telecoms, civils, utilities, rail and traffic management.

The role

Work in a team of two, installing, repairing and testing hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) and fibre to the premises (FTTP) connections between distribution points and customer properties.

Key responsibilities

• Pull and blow cables, inspect complete duct routes and identify blockages.
• Follow NRSWA requirements and safe working procedures.
• Use mobile job instructions and OFSC to record work, close orders and submit timesheets.
• Complete work promptly, maintain professional customer relationships and care for issued equipment.

Skills and requirements

• A full UK driving licence and flexibility with working hours are essential.
• Telecoms experience, good communication and customer service skills are advantageous.
• Work effectively independently and with a colleague; be willing to work at height and underground.
• Streetworks, BT or NOPS accreditation, CSCS or EUSR cards, and training for work at height are desirable.
• Apply if you have valid or expired accreditations
• NRSWA – unit 1.
• Experience with abrasive wheels, power tools, minor excavations and reinstatement is desirable.

What is on offer

• Competitive earning potential on a self employed basis
• A fully expensed and maintained company vehicle.
• Tools, PPE and uniform supplied, with opportunities for career progression.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Civils Operative

Virgin Media contract

Apply if you live within fifteen miles of these locations:

About our client

Our client is a national telecommunications and infrastructure contractor with over 40 years’ experience. The business designs, builds, installs and maintains networks for major service providers, with services spanning telecoms, civils, utilities, rail and traffic management.

They are recruiting experienced civils operatives to support new installations and maintain the Virgin Media network. This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in quality and wants to help build the UK’s fibre infrastructure.

What is on offer

• Competitive rates per job plus bonuses; fully expensed company vehicle and fuel card.
• Tools, PPE and uniform provided, plus personal accident insurance.
• Full training, ongoing development, clear career progression and ongoing work.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out excavation works in highways in compliance with NRSWA requirements.
• Install ducting and chambers, investigate blockages and clear underground routes.
• Rod, rope and test fibre routes.
• Reinstate completed works to SROH standards.
• Attend residential properties to run cables from distribution points.
• Liaise with customers to agree garden routing and access before starting work.
• Locate existing utility services safely and use mechanical civils equipment appropriately.
• Record completed work digitally and maintain a clean, safe site.
• Maintain safety and quality standards when working on the Virgin Media network.

Skills and requirements

• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months, with no more than six penalty points.
• Valid NRSWA Units 1 to 5 are essential.
• Experience on the Virgin Media network is desirable.
• Confidence using mechanical civils equipment.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety, risk assessment and safe digging practices.
• Experience in telecoms, construction, civils, utilities or a practical trade.
• Good communication skills and an approach focused on customers.
• Willingness to work at height and underground when required.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers and using digital job systems.

Job specification: Design Engineer

Location: Fulbourne, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Full time

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

Reports to: Project Design Director

The opportunity

Our client seeks an experienced glazing designer to produce coordinated drawings and technical information for manufacture, installation and project delivery.

Responsibilities

Develop designs and prepare general arrangement, detail and workshop drawings.

Compile schedules covering glass and fixings.

Attend site meetings.

Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities and project programmes.

Discuss technical issues with office and site teams, contractors, auditors and regulators.

Experience and skills

Glazing experience, preferably with Schüco, and knowledge of industry standards.

Strong AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent CAD skills.

Ability to interpret drawings, understand technical requirements and deliver projects.

Office experience and competence with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Accuracy, independent working, teamwork and sound commercial judgement.

Accountability and the ability to follow instructions.

Travel

A full driving licence and access to transport for commuting and work journeys are required.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Service Engineer

Location: Watford, with travel to customers’ sites

Role

Our client is a manufacturer of premium uPVC and aluminium glazing solutions based in Watford and is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join their after-sales team. This is a varied opportunity for a practical, customer-focused window and door professional who enjoys solving problems and takes pride in delivering high-quality repairs and aftercare.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect aluminium windows and doors, diagnose faults and determine the repairs or adjustments required.
• Realign and adjust window sashes and door leaves to restore smooth operation, correct closing and secure locking.
• Repair or replace faulty hinges, handles, locks, locking mechanisms, keeps, rollers and associated hardware.
• Investigate draughts, water ingress and sealing problems, replacing gaskets or seals and carrying out appropriate remedial work.
• Carry out glazing repairs and replace damaged or failed sealed units where required.
• Identify and measure replacement glass and components, providing accurate details to the after-sales team for ordering.
• Liaise professionally with clients throughout service visits, explaining findings, repairs and any follow-up required, and treating their property with care.
• Produce clear, detailed written reports of each visit, documenting findings, the diagnosed fault and likely cause, work completed, parts required, recommended actions and outstanding issues, supported by photographs where appropriate.
• Work closely with the After Sales Manager and wider after-sales team, providing progress updates, confirming parts requirements and coordinating further remedial work.
• Maintain a safe, tidy work area, use tools and equipment correctly, follow appropriate lifting and glass-handling procedures, and look after the company van.

Skills and experience

• Practical experience with aluminium windows and doors, including installation, servicing or remedial repairs.
• Sound knowledge of window and door hardware, with the ability to diagnose faults and complete repairs independently.
• Knowledge of AluK or Cortizo systems would be beneficial.
• Strong report-writing skills, with the ability to record technical findings accurately and explain them clearly to customers and the after-sales team.
• An organised, reliable approach, attention to detail and confidence using hand and power tools.
• A full driving licence is required.

Commercial Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Our client is a leading manufacturer of window and door solutions.  They are looking to strengthen their team with a Commercial Quantity Surveyor who brings sound commercial judgement and a practical understanding of construction contracts. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in windows and glazing or other specialist subcontracting sectors.

Working closely with project teams and customers, you will manage the commercial aspects of allocated projects through to final account, maintaining control of costs, protecting profitability and ensuring payments are secured in line with agreed terms.

Key responsibilities

• Review contract documents, drawings and specifications to understand the scope of work, payment terms and commercial risks.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, recording costs and commitments and forecasting expenditure through to completion.
• Prepare and submit valuations and applications for payment, maintaining supporting records and following up outstanding amounts.
• Identify, price and negotiate variations, ensuring changes to the agreed scope are documented and accounted for.
• Support subcontract procurement by reviewing quotations, agreeing scope and assisting with the preparation of orders.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, assess completed work and payment applications, and agree final balances.
• Prepare regular commercial reports covering project performance, cash flow, forecast margins and emerging risks.
• Maintain accurate contractual correspondence and issue relevant notices within the required timescales.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors and project teams, attending meetings and site visits where required.
• Prepare, negotiate and agree final accounts, resolving outstanding commercial matters at project completion.

Skills and experience

• Quantity surveying or commercial experience within windows and glazing, construction or a specialist subcontracting business.
• Practical experience of valuations, payment applications, variations, cost control and final accounts.
• A sound understanding of construction contracts and the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with confidence using Excel to maintain accurate financial records and forecasts.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• An organised, thorough approach and the ability to manage several projects and meet commercial deadlines.
• A relevant quantity surveying or commercial qualification would be advantageous; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Technical Project Manager

Our client is one of the most prominent manufacturers and installers of aluminium and uPVC windows, doors and conservatories in the UK.

Location: Wellingborough, with travel to project sites

Working arrangement: Approximately 50% office and 50% site attendance

The role

Our client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support fenestration packages on new build, high rise student accommodation and build to rent developments. The role combines technical drawing production and detailing with project coordination, site supervision and client liaison, linking design requirements with material ordering, production and installation planning.

Key responsibilities

• Produce technical fenestration drawings and interface details to meet project requirements.
• Read and understand structural engineering reports, identifying requirements relevant to the fenestration design and installation.
• Prepare accurate material lists and orders in line with drawings and project specifications.
• Liaise with production teams and coordinate installation planning to support project programmes.
• Supervise site activities and monitor installation work against agreed drawings and requirements.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Coordinate technical information and raise design or engineering queries with the relevant specialists.
• Maintain clear communication between the office, production and installation teams as projects progress.

Skills and experience

• Experience coordinating or managing commercial window and door projects, ideally within high rise or multiroom developments.
• Practical ability to produce technical fenestration drawings and interface details, supported by a sound understanding of window and door systems.
• Ability to interpret structural engineering reports and understand their implications for the fenestration package.
• Experience of material ordering, production coordination, installation planning and site liaison.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing project priorities.

Solar PV Electrician

Location: Liverpool

Self-employed with competitive rate  and Fully expensed van provided

The company

A national renewable energy specialist delivering solar PV, battery storage and EV charging for homes and businesses. The business provides surveys, system design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, supported by experienced installation teams and a focus on quality, safety and customer service.

An experienced solar electrician is required, covering DC, AC, control wiring, earthing and bonding across varied PV installations.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain domestic, commercial and industrial solar PV systems.
• Complete DC wiring: module strings, fuses, isolators, string combiners and cable containment.
• Complete AC wiring: inverter outputs, distribution boards, generation meters, CT clamps and backup circuits.
• Wire controls: Ethernet, RS485 and Wi-Fi monitoring, rapid shutdown and optimiser circuits.
• Earth and bond arrays and support structures, integrating surge protection devices (SPDs).
• Inspect, test and verify systems; diagnose faults and inverter issues.
• Prepare commissioning records and test sheets; submit DNO notifications.
• Check compliance with applicable UK electrical regulations, solar standards and codes.
• Work safely and coordinate delivery with engineers, roofers and apprentices.

Essential qualifications and experience

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (2382).
• Previous solar PV experience.
• Knowledge of inverters, optimisers, hybrid systems and energy storage.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable: C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent; CSCS or ECS card.

Technical knowledge – current applicable requirements

• BS 7671, 18th Edition and applicable amendments, including Part 7, Section 712 for solar PV systems; Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
• IET Code of Practice for Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
• MCS solar PV installation requirements (MIS 3002), roof mounting certification (MCS 012), applicable inverter requirements and battery installation requirements (MIS 3012) for hybrid systems.
• DNO and grid-connection requirements: ENA G98, G99 and G100 export limitation where applicable.
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; Working at Height Regulations 2005; Manual Handling Operations Regulations; Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
• Compliance with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• BS EN 62446-1 for PV testing, documentation and commissioning; building-integrated PV requirements, including BS EN 50583 where applicable; BS EN 62305 for lightning protection, surge protection and bonding.

Support available: Tools and PPE; ongoing CPD and manufacturer training; a supportive team and development towards senior electrician or supervisor responsibilities.