Sales Executive – Bifold Doors & Aluminium Glazing

Location:  Weybridge, Surrey

Full-Time | Showroom Based | Basic Salary plus Uncapped Commission

Our client is a family-owned business established in 2007. The company manufactures bespoke aluminium bi-fold doors, sliding doors and windows for installation across the UK.  We are recruiting a motivated Sales Executive for the Weybridge showroom, where customers can view the range and discuss their projects in person.

We are looking for a driven Sales Executive to join the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a premium showroom environment selling:

• Aluminium bifold doors
• Sliding patio doors
• Aluminium windows
• High-end glazing systems

You will engage with homeowners, trade clients (B2B), architects and industry professionals across Surrey and surrounding areas.

Sales Executive – Key Responsibilities

• Sell bifold doors, aluminium doors and glazing products from the showroom
• Manage enquiries from walk-in customers, phone and email
• Generate and follow up quotations
• Build relationships with homeowners and trade clients
• Drive revenue and exceed sales targets
• Deliver exceptional customer experience

Sales Executive – What We’re Looking For

• Previous sales experience (retail, showroom, construction or home improvement preferred)
• Experience in window & door sales, glazing, or building products is beneficial but not essential
• Confident communicator with strong closing ability
• Self-motivated and target-driven
• Graduates with strong commercial drive welcome

What’s On Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Brand new state-of-the-art showroom
• Career progression within a growing specialist business
• Opportunity to work in the expanding home improvement & aluminium glazing market

If you are searching for Sales Executive jobs in Surrey, Bifold Door Sales roles, or Showroom Sales opportunities we would love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or message for a confidential discussion.

Office Manager

Double glazing and home improvements  |  Wickford, Essex

Company background

Our clients family-run business has served homeowners across Essex for over 35 years. Our Wickford showroom displays uPVC and aluminium windows, doors and conservatories

The role

We are an established double glazing and home improvement specialist seeking an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Office Manager to lead our daily administrative operations. You will be the central point of contact for retail customers, site surveyors, installation teams and manufacturers, coordinating each job from initial enquiry to final sign-off.

Key responsibilities

• Workflow and CRM management
  Maintain and oversee Business Pilot, our primary CRM platform. Keep all leads, sales pipeline data, installation diaries and contract variations up to date.
• Order processing and design
  Configure uPVC and aluminium specifications in Business Micros Touch and process orders directly through the First Degree Processing Portal. Check that all dimensions submitted to suppliers are accurate to the millimetre.
• Customer care
  Act as the first point of contact for incoming telephone and email enquiries, manage customer correspondence and welcome visitors to the showroom.
• Scheduling and diaries
  Manage the logistics calendar in Business Pilot. Book technical surveys, installation dates, service calls and remedial work for the fitting teams.
• Financial administration
  Raise customer invoices, track deposit stages, process payments and log supplier invoices. Liaise with clients external accountant or bookkeeper.
• Compliance and guarantees
  Register completed installations for compliance and warranty purposes under the applicable scheme, such as FENSA or CERTASS, and issue insurance-backed guarantees.

Please email your details to HR@porterhouserecruitment.co.uk  to book a confidential discussion. 

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.

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.

Window Fitters / Window Fitting Teams

PAYE or Self-Employed options available

Location: Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas

Pay: To be discussed, depending on experience and working arrangement

Our client is an established, independently owned, family-run home improvement business with over 40 years’ experience. Specialising in bespoke windows and doors, the company offers uPVC and aluminium products alongside conservatories, orangeries and extensions, with a strong emphasis on quality workmanship, professional installation and customer care.

Our client is seeking experienced Window Fitters and established Fitting Teams to carry out installations across Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas. Opportunities are available for individual fitters seeking PAYE employment and self-employed installers or teams.

Duties

• Remove existing windows and doors carefully and prepare openings for installation.
• Position, fix and glaze new windows and doors to a high standard.
• Complete sealing, trimming and making good for a neat, weatherproof finish.
• Check each installation is secure, operates correctly and is ready for handover.
• Protect customers’ properties and maintain a clean, safe working area.
• Communicate professionally with customers and the wider installation team.
• Identify and report installation issues or additional work required promptly.
• Carry out all work in accordance with Health and Safety Standards

Additional information:

Van can be provided for both PAYE and Self employed – full details available

UK driving licence with no more than six points.

CSCS required

MVQ or MTC required. Expired qualifications can be considered.

Applicants should have proven window and door fitting experience, strong practical skills and excellent attention to detail. You must be reliable, organised and comfortable working independently or as part of a fitting team.

Experience of completing installations from start to finish, resolving practical fitting issues and achieving a high standard of finish is particularly important.

Junior Trade After-Sales Support Assistant

The Opportunity

Our client, a manufacturer supplying windows and doors to trade customers, is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Junior Trade After-Sales Support Assistant.

The role combines administration and customer service with picking, packing and dispatching parts and supplies. If you enjoy a varied role, with time spent both in the office and out in the factory, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Role

Speak with trade customers by telephone and respond to emails, handling after-sales enquiries and requests for parts and supplies missed from original orders.

Identify the correct parts and supplies, checking requirements with customers and the factory team where necessary.

Pick and check the required items, pack them securely and arrange shipping to customers.

Keep customers informed about the progress and delivery of their requests.

Maintain accurate records of customer enquiries and dispatch details, and carry out general administration.

Work closely with colleagues to resolve queries, referring more technical questions to the appropriate person.

About You

Some experience within the window, door or wider fenestration industry is required so you can identify the correct parts and supplies.

You will have good customer-service skills, a professional telephone manner and the ability to communicate clearly by email.

Confident IT skills, attention to detail and an organised approach are essential.

You should be enthusiastic, willing to learn and happy to move between administrative duties and practical picking and packing tasks.

This is a junior position offering a varied working day and the opportunity to develop your after-sales support experience.

An established home improvement business specialising in windows, doors, conservatories and extensions is looking to appoint an experienced General Manager to take responsibility for the smooth running and commercial performance of its conservatory and extension division.

This is a senior, hands-on position for someone who understands how residential improvement projects move from initial sale through surveying, manufacture, installation and final completion.

Initially, the focus will be on managing the conservatory and extension operation, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably and to a high standard. As the role develops, there will be scope to become involved in the wider management and direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the conservatory and extension division.
• Oversee projects from handover following sale through to completion and customer sign-off.
• Coordinate surveyors, installers, builders, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure labour, materials and resources are planned effectively.
• Monitor project schedules and take action where delays or problems arise.
• Maintain strong control over project costs, margins and profitability.
• Review workloads and ensure resources are being used effectively.
• Identify areas where systems, processes and working practices can be improved.
• Work closely with the sales, surveying, installation and administration teams.
• Manage operational issues, customer concerns and project complications through to resolution.
• Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained throughout each project.
• Monitor performance against agreed targets and management information.
• Support the development of more efficient and commercially effective working practices.
• Manage and support employees and subcontractors, setting clear expectations around performance and delivery.
• Contribute to wider business planning and future growth.
• Take on increasing responsibility for the overall operation of the business as the position develops.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to have held a senior role within home improvements, conservatories, extensions, windows and doors or a closely related construction environment.

You should have a strong understanding of how projects are managed commercially as well as operationally, with the confidence to take ownership of problems and make decisions.

Experience of managing conservatory or extension projects would be particularly advantageous.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong operational and project management experience.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of margins, budgets and cost control.
• Experience managing employees, contractors and subcontractors.
• Good knowledge of residential construction or home improvement projects.
• Confident dealing directly with customers.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Able to identify problems quickly and implement practical solutions.
• Comfortable managing several projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills across operational, sales and senior management teams.
• Able to improve processes, efficiency and overall business performance.
• A practical, hands-on management style with the ability to take ownership and drive projects forward.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational manager who enjoys being closely involved in the delivery of projects while also contributing to the commercial performance and future development of the business.