Project Manager

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Role Type: Predominantly office based, with site visits and meetings as required

About the Company

Our client is an established Cheltenham-based home improvement company specialising in bespoke conservatories, orangeries, extensions, garden rooms and creative living spaces, alongside aluminium, uPVC and timber windows and doors. They manage projects from design through to installation and have a multi-skilled team covering the different stages of the build.

The Role

We are looking for a confident and organised Project Manager with a construction background to support the management and coordination of building and installation projects.

This is primarily an office-based role, working closely with the management team, trades and installers to ensure projects are properly organised, cost controlled and progressing to schedule. Site visits will be required when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate trades and installers.
• Produce and maintain schedules of works.
• Check project paperwork, worksheets and documentation.
• Monitor labour rates, project costs and expenditure.
• Assist with costing installation and building projects.
• Visit sites to check progress and quality of works.
• Liaise with trades, installers and the management team.
• Deal with Building Control and associated requirements.
• Attend site and project meetings as required.
• Help coordinate an increasing volume of extension, renovation and builders' work.

About You

• Previous experience within construction, building, renovations or home improvements.
• Good practical understanding of building works and project coordination.
• Confident working independently and taking responsibility for tasks.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage several priorities.
• Comfortable dealing with trades, installers and site personnel.
• Able to monitor costs and ensure project information is accurate.
• CAD or AutoCAD experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

This would suit someone who enjoys being involved in the practical organisation of construction projects and is looking for a role that can develop as the company's building and extension workload continues to grow.

Location: Braintree, Essex
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

We are recruiting for a Junior Production Manager to join an established manufacturer of uPVC windows and doors based in Braintree.

This position would suit an experienced window and door fabricator, senior fabricator or factory supervisor who is ready to take on more responsibility and develop their career within production management.

The successful candidate will support and oversee the day-to-day operation of the factory, ensuring production is completed safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards. This will initially be a hands-on position, working closely with the fabrication team while developing a wider understanding of production planning and the company’s operational activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily manufacture of uPVC windows and doors.
• Allocate work and coordinate the factory team.
• Monitor production schedules, quality and output.
• Ensure completed products meet the required specifications and are ready for delivery on time.
• Read and interpret production and fabrication information.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
• Support, train and develop members of the fabrication team.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are operated and maintained correctly.
• Promote good housekeeping and safe working practices.
• Work with the management team to improve production processes and efficiency.
• Develop an understanding of estimating, production planning and the wider operational activities of the business.
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Experience Required

• Previous window and door fabrication experience, ideally within uPVC manufacturing.
• Applications may also be considered from experienced aluminium fabricators with transferable supervisory experience.
• A good understanding of fabrication processes, machinery and quality standards.
• Previous experience supervising or supporting a factory team would be advantageous.
• Able to read and interpret fabrication or production information.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels.
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to take responsibility.

The Ideal Candidate

The company is looking for someone dynamic, ambitious and keen to progress. You may currently be an experienced fabricator who has started supervising others, training new employees or taking responsibility for quality and production deadlines.

This is an opportunity to develop your management and operational experience within a supportive business. As your knowledge and responsibilities grow, there will be scope to progress into estimating or a full Production Manager position.

Production Manager – Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors

Location: Watford

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee the manufacture of aluminium bi-fold door sides.

The role will take responsibility for day-to-day production, people, quality and workflow, ensuring products are manufactured accurately, efficiently and to deadline. A strong practical understanding of aluminium window and door fabrication is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily production of aluminium bi-fold doors and associated glazing products.
• Plan workloads, allocate labour and ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Drive productivity, continuous improvement and efficient factory workflow.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues and manufacturing problems.
• Maintain high standards of quality control throughout fabrication and assembly.
• Oversee machinery, preventative maintenance and general factory equipment.
• Manage stock levels and material availability.
• Lead, motivate and develop production staff, including training on products, systems and machinery.
• Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth progression of orders through production.
• Provide technical support and assist with product or site issues when required.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards, risk assessments and safe working practices.

Experience Required

• Previous Production Manager, Factory Manager or Production Supervisor experience within aluminium windows and doors, glazing or a closely related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of aluminium bi-fold door fabrication and production.
• Experience managing production teams, workloads and deadlines.
• Good understanding of quality control, machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to improve productivity and resolve production problems.
• Strong leadership, organisation and problem-solving skills.

This is a hands-on production management position suited to someone who understands aluminium fabrication and can effectively manage people, processes, quality and output.

CAD Designer

Location: Dartford, Kent
Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm

We are seeking a skilled CAD Designer to join an established design team, working on a range of commercial glazing projects including shopfronts, entrance systems and curtain walling.

The role will involve taking projects from initial survey information through to the production of detailed drawings for client approval, working closely with the Projects team to ensure designs are technically accurate, practical and delivered within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for shopfronts, entrances and curtain walling systems.
• Take projects from initial survey information through to final approved drawings.
• Interpret surveys, specifications, architectural drawings and technical information.
• Develop accurate design solutions in line with project and structural requirements.
• Liaise with clients and the Projects team to resolve technical and design queries.
• Amend drawings following client comments and project changes.
• Manage multiple projects and drawing deadlines.
• Ensure drawings are accurate and suitable for manufacture and installation.
• Identify potential design or technical issues and provide practical solutions.
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Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Logikal would be advantageous
• Profile knowledge such as: Schüco, Reynaers, Wicona, Technal, SAPA, Kawneer and Crittall,
• Previous experience working in a CAD/design role within construction, glazing, architectural metalwork or a related sector.
• Experience of shopfronts, aluminium framing, entrance systems, curtain walling or commercial glazing would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to interpret surveys, specifications and architectural drawings.
• Good understanding of construction and structural requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Confident communicating with clients and internal project teams.
• Able to manage your own workload and work effectively to deadlines.
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

CNC Operator – Aluminium Windows & Doors

We are looking for an experienced CNC Operator to join an established aluminium window and door manufacturing operation.

This is a hands-on production role requiring previous CNC experience, ideally gained within aluminium, fenestration, glazing or a similar manufacturing environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery used to manufacture aluminium window, door and curtain walling products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and operating CNC machinery.
• Cutting, drilling, routing and machining aluminium profiles.
• Producing components accurately from technical drawings and specifications.
• Entering or selecting the correct machine programmes and settings.
• Checking measurements before and after machining.
• Ensuring finished components meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Identifying machining or production issues and making appropriate adjustments.
• Carrying out routine checks and basic maintenance of CNC machinery and tooling.
• Working to production schedules while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Following health and safety procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous CNC operating experience is essential.
• Experience machining aluminium profiles would be highly advantageous.
• Experience within windows, doors, curtain walling or aluminium fabrication would be particularly useful.
• Knowledge of Comar and/or Schüco aluminium systems would be an advantage.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and measurements.
• Good understanding of cutting, drilling, routing and machining processes.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work to production deadlines.
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Previous CNC programming or software experience would be advantageous but is not essential for someone with strong CNC operating and setting experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Operator looking to develop their career within specialist aluminium window and door manufacturing.

Our client is an established specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural aluminium glazing systems, supplying solutions for commercial and residential projects. Their product range includes aluminium windows and doors, shopfronts and curtain walling, working with leading aluminium systems including Comar and Schüco.

Due to continued workload, they are looking to strengthen their manufacturing team and have an opportunity for an experienced Aluminium Window & Door Fabricator

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience fabricating aluminium windows and doors, with knowledge of Comar and Schüco aluminium systems particularly desirable.

The Role

Working within the fabrication department, you will be responsible for manufacturing aluminium window and door products accurately and to a high standard.

Your duties will include:

Fabricating and assembling aluminium windows, doors and associated products.

Working with Comar and Schüco aluminium systems.

Cutting, preparing, machining and assembling aluminium profiles.

Fitting hardware and completing products ready for dispatch or installation.

Working accurately from technical drawings, specifications and measurements.

Checking dimensions and finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.

Using fabrication machinery, hand tools and power tools safely.

Ensuring work is completed in line with production schedules.

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience fabricating aluminium windows and doors.

Good knowledge of aluminium profiles, hardware and fabrication methods.

Experience with Comar and/or Schüco systems would be highly advantageous.

Ability to read and work from technical drawings.

Excellent measuring skills and attention to detail.

Experience using fabrication machinery and tools.

A reliable and hardworking approach.

Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.

Experience manufacturing commercial glazing, curtain walling or high-end aluminium systems would also be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aluminium fabricator looking to join an established business offering ongoing work within a busy manufacturing environment