Window and Door Installation Operative, Build Sites, South Devon

Overview

We have been asked to recruit on behalf of an established and growing installation company in South Devon that is looking for skilled and experienced window and door fitters to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The location is in South Devon, encompassing Torbay, Newton Abbot, Paignton, Totnes, Kingsbridge, and the surrounding areas. All project sites are within a two-hour radius of the depot. There are no overnight stays required.

The salary ranges from £14.20 to £15.50 per hour based on experience. This is a full-time, permanent position with immediate starts available for the right candidates.

• Installing windows and doors across new-build residential developments to a high and consistent standard
• Taking accurate measurements and ensuring correct fitting, sealing, and alignment throughout each installation
• Using handheld and power tools safely and in accordance with on-site health and safety requirements
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy, and hazard-free at all times
• Collaborating effectively with your installation partner and liaising with other trades on site as needed
• Completing job records accurately and reporting any issues or defects promptly to the relevant contact

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 (applications from existing pairs are very welcome)
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable

• An NVQ in Fenestration Installation or equivalent qualification
• A valid CSCS card

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.20 to £15.50 depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent employment with no zero-hours arrangements
• Regular, local work with no overnight stays away from home
• All sites within a two-hour radius of the depot
• A friendly, professional, and supportive working environment
• Immediate starts available

To apply, click the Apply Now button on this listing, or call the dh Recruitment (Torbay) team directly on to have an informal chat about the role and find out whether it is the right fit for you.

No formal covering letter is required at this stage. Simply get in touch or submit your CV and a member of the team will be in contact promptly.

dh Recruitment (Torbay) 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. 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 the kind of local knowledge and personal service that only comes from genuinely knowing your area.

Alongside our specialist transport division, which places HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, 7.5-tonne van drivers, multi-drop drivers, forklift operators, and warehouse staff across the region, our dh Recruitment arm covers a broad range of industries and roles. From skilled trades and manufacturing to administration, customer service, retail support, and general labour, we work with businesses that need temporary cover, seasonal staff, or long-term permanent hires, and we take the same care with every placement.

We are proud of the relationships we build with both our candidates and our clients. In our most recent candidate survey in December 2024, 97% of the 996 respondents said they were proud to work for Driver Hire. In the same period, 98% of our client respondents rated our service as ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’ based on 386 responses. Those figures reflect something we work hard to maintain: a recruitment service that is straightforward, respectful, and genuinely focused on people.