Job details
We are recruiting experienced window and door fitters for a full-time, permanent position based across South Devon. Our client is an established and growing installation company working on high-quality new-build residential developments throughout the Torbay area and surrounding region.
The position is a hands-on role working in pairs, and we strongly encourage applications from existing fitting pairs.
If you take genuine pride in your work, have a strong eye for detail, and want a stable, local role with no overnight stays, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Location
South Devon, covering Torbay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, Kingsbridge, and surrounding areas. All project sites are within a two-hour radius of the depot. No overnight stays are required.
Salary
£15.91 per hour PAYE Advance. Other PAYE models are available.
Key Responsibilities
- Installing windows and doors across new-build residential developments to a consistently high standard
- Taking accurate measurements and ensuring correct fitting, sealing, and alignment on every installation
- Using handheld and power tools safely and in line with on-site health and safety requirements
- Keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free from hazards at all times
- Working effectively alongside your installation partner and liaising with other trades on site as required
- Completing job records accurately and reporting any defects or issues promptly to the relevant contact
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven, hands-on experience installing casement windows; vertical sliders; bi-fold doors; sliding patio doors; French doors and sidelights; and composite front doors
- A background in window and door fitting, glazing, carpentry, or a closely related construction trade
- The ability to work reliably and productively as part of a two-person installation team
- A full UK driving licence
Desirable
- An NVQ in Fenestration Installation or equivalent qualification
- A valid CSCS card
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of £15.91 (PAYE Advance) based on experience. Other PAYE models are available.
- Full-time, permanent employment with no zero-hours arrangements
- Regular, local work with no overnight stays required
- All project sites within a two-hour radius of the depot
- A friendly, professional, and supportive working environment
- Immediate starts available for the right candidates
How to Apply
To apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button on this listing or call the Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) team directly at 01364 644149 for an informal conversation about the role.
No formal covering letter is required at this stage. Simply get in touch or submit your CV, and a team member will get back to you promptly.
About Us
Driver Hire/dh Recruitment (Torbay & Barnstaple) is part of the Driver Hire Group, one of the UK’s most established recruitment networks, with more than 100 offices and over 40 years of experience connecting people with the right opportunities.
Our most recent candidate survey shows that 97% of candidates are proud to work for us, with an overall average of 95% across surveys conducted between 2014 and 2025. In our latest survey, 96% of candidates rated the level of respect and service received from their Driver Hire office as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, and 91% scored 8 out of 10 or more when asked whether they would recommend working for Driver Hire. These figures are based on responses from 1,109 candidates in December 2025.
Based in South Devon and closely linked to the communities of Torbay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, Kingsbridge, and beyond, we combine the reach of a national organisation with genuine local knowledge. Alongside our specialist transport division, our dh Recruitment arm covers skilled trades, manufacturing, administration, customer service, retail support, and general labour. Whether you are looking for temporary, contract, or permanent work, we are here to help you find the right next step.
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