Our client is one of the largest aluminium, glazing and facade installers in the UK and has worked on many of the iconic architectural structures of recent times. As a result of Brexit they are looking to replace positions recently became vacant. Their immediate need is for 10 Aluminium and Glass Fixers.

The company would specifically like to employ South Africans contractors due to their reputation in the industry as people who "just get the job done".

You will need to have experience in installing aluminium and/or cladding systems (windows, doors, facades).

Once recruited, the company will purchase a one-way ticket for you to London and facilitate a work permit. Company-rented accommodation is offered in England at a nominal cost (houses close to site that are shared with other company employees).

REPORTING TO
Site Manager / Project Manager

DUTIES
Reporting directly to the Site Manager/Project Manager your duties will include the installation of windows, doors, curtain walling, bolted glass, fire rated glazing, EPDM’s and all associated flashings and fittings. They will also include the installation of cladding systems.

PLACE OF WORK
You will normally be required to work at one site as required by the needs of the business. This can include staying away from home.

HOURS OF WORK
Your normal hours of work are 48 per week, Monday to Friday between the times 8.00am and 6.00pm with agreed breaks each day. You may be required to work additional hours when authorised and as necessitated by the needs of the business inclusive of weekends.

JOB PURPOSE
Install façade related glazing and cladding works within set safety and quality standards. Ensure that all works are installed to the construction issue drawings and as direct by the site management team.

BUSINESS DIMENSIONS
Project Value: Generally, between £0.2m - £2.5m

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for their personal day to day health and safety whilst on site
Report to the site management team any issues or concerns relative to the general health and safety of the tasks issued and the wider site as a whole
Carry out the mandatory daily checks on plant and equipment and report any issues to the site management team
Control of materials on site to ensure that they are inspected at point of delivery, safely stored until incorporated in the works and adequately protected once installed
Ensure that the works are installed to the installation drawings provided
Ensure that the works are installed to the gridlines and datums provided
Ensuring that QA checks are carried out in conjunction with the site management team
Report any issues to the site management team that prevents them from working effectively
Report any installation issues to the site management team where construction details do not work to the installation drawings provided
Keep work areas tidy and clear rubbish from their work area at the end of each shift

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experienced in the installation of Curtain Walling, Structural Glazing, Windows and doors
Experience in the installation of cladding systems
Must be able to understand technical installation drawings
Must be able to set-out their works from gridlines and datums provided
Must be able to communicate well with the site management team and client’s management team
Good general IT skills

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
You will be required to take and pass an English language competency test
You must have a valid South African passport
You will be required to take the CSCS, IPAF, PASMA tests when you arrive in England

SALARY
£25 600 gross per annum

LEAVE
4 weeks per year