Trainee Double Glazing Repair Engineer Opportunity

10 August 2021

Are you long term unemployed and not in education or training? Are you looking to learn a new trade and start a career in double glazing? Optivo and Cosyseal have partnered up to bring you this fantastic trainee opportunity!

The ideal candidate will have a good communication and presentation skills, be hardworking and have a willingness to learn about the trade. You’ll gain the skills on how to carry out repairs and installations to double glazed window and doors to a high standard. You’ll be working alongside an in-house team of Installers, Engineers and Surveyors and will be able to undertake an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Fenestration.

Successful candidates will undergo a half day practical workshop at Cosyseal’s training facility where a Cosyseal engineer will lead them through window repairs and installation.

Main duties includes:

Processing deliveries.
Preparing residents windows/doors ready for the engineers.
Maintain and upkeep the cleanliness of the environment.
Manual handling of glass and frames.
Assist engineers with diagnosing repairs promptly and accurately
Attend residents’ properties to carry out repairs, some of which may be replacing blown units, replacing catches, handles or locks, re-alignment or replacement of whole window or door units.

Location: Croydon
Duration: Full time, 1 year fix term with the opportunity to permanent employment.
Wage: National Minimum Wage

Interview date: 23^rd August and onwards (TBC)

As part of this opportunity, we’re providing:

Manual Handling training (online).

What’s the eligibility criteria?

Not currently in any paid employment or training
Live in London
Have lived in the UK for over 3 years
Aged 18 and over
Proof of right to work in UK (e.g. UK Passport / EU Passport with UK settlement / UK Residency permit with settlement or UK birth certificate - birth certificates must be accompanied by photo ID)
Have proof of address (less than 3 months old e.g. any Utility bills letter / Bank statement or letter / HMRC letter / Council letter / DWP letter / Driving Licence with current address)
Have proof of national insurance (e.g. NI Card / Letter from Jobcentre / HMRC letter P45 or P60 / any letters with your NI and name visible)
Proof of benefit (e.g. benefit letter or UC benefit statement screen-print)
Provide a current CV

How do I sign up?

If you’re interested or would like further information, please send an email and your updated CV to lovelondonworking@optivo.org.uk

Closing date Sunday 22^nd August 2021, 11:58pm