UPVC Repairs Technician

Paradigm Housing Group

The Role

Overview

Perform UPVC and carpentry repairs/maintenance on homes, ensuring quality and customer care.

Key Responsibilities

  • trim repairs
  • first‑fix
  • compliance
  • glazing maintenance
  • tablet scheduling
  • measurements

Tasks

-Complete interior and exterior trim repairs to cabinets, doors, floors, and other timber fixtures -Deliver a first-fix service where possible, maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer care -Represent SettleParadigm professionally in residents’ homes and uphold our customer care standards -Ensure all work complies with relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards -Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on window glazing systems, door systems, and fixtures, including UPVC, aluminium, composite, and wood -Use the provided tablet and systems to manage job schedules and updates -Take accurate measurements for glazing, windows, and doors, and follow drawings/plans for installation

Requirements

  • upvc
  • carpentry
  • driving licence
  • 5+ years
  • social housing
  • customer focused

What You Bring

Multi-Skilled UPVC / Carpentery Technician - Deliver high-quality repairs with pride and precision. We’re looking for a skilled and customer-focused Multi-Skilled Technician (UPVC/Carpentry) to join our Direct Labour Operation (DLO) team. You’ll carry out repairs and maintenance to windows, doors, and timber fixtures across our homes, delivering a first-fix service wherever possible. You’ll be the face of SettleParadigm in our residents’ homes, so a friendly, respectful approach is just as important as technical expertise. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. -Familiarity with mobile working systems and digital job management (using a tablet for job scheduling). -Ability to take precise measurements and follow technical drawings -Full manual driving licence -Relevant qualifications or certifications, or 5+ years’ experience in the trade -Experience working in social housing or similar environments -Experience with UPVC, aluminium, composite, and timber systems -Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule -Strong knowledge of window and door systems across residential, commercial, and industrial buildings -Clean driving licence

Benefits

As part of our Property Services team, you’ll receive a fully insured, company-branded hybrid van and fuel card for business use, along with a tablet, mobile phone, PPE, and workwear. At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future. -30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support -Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships -3 paid volunteering days in the local communities -Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave -Paid professional subscription (one per year) -Flexible working – modern offices, free parking & EV charging -Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover) -Life cover and income protection -Peer-recognition rewards platform -annual salary: £39,968 per annum -Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) -Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice -25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

The Company

About Paradigm Housing Group

-Evolved from a small housing provider into a regional powerhouse, born in 1988. -Operates as a charitable Community Benefit Society, reinvesting all surplus into new homes and services. -Typical projects include affordable rental homes, shared-ownership developments, market-rent properties, and support accommodation. -Plans a merger/acquisition to expand its portfolio to nearly 30,000 homes. -Regulator-rated top tier for governance (G1) and financial viability (V1).

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Affordable Housing

Social Housing

Energy Efficiency

Sustainability

Security Clearance

-basic or enhanced criminal disclosure may be required upon conditional offer.