At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Senior Operative, delivering high-quality glazing work in social housing.
- Company: Gilmartins, a leading company in social housing repairs.
- Benefits: Earn £50,000, enjoy job security, and receive a company van.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a top trade team and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in glazing, strong communication skills, and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
- Join Gilmartins as a Senior Operative – Earn £50,000 Basic
- We Are Building the Best Trade Team in Social Housing Repairs
Gilmartins is expanding — and we are looking for the very best operatives in the industry to join us as Senior Operatives.
This is not just another trade role.
This is an opportunity to join a company that rewards professionalism, quality, reliability, and leadership.
We are recruiting experienced, high-performing operatives across North West London in the following trades:
- Glazier multi trades – must have experience in tilt and turn, accurately measure & fit glass, window repairs (wood, sash, Upvc)
We are offering
- £50,000 basic salary
- Permanent, full-time employment, monthly pay
- Company van & fuel card for business use only (no personal use permitted)
- PDA & branded uniform
- Long-term job security with stable, local workstreams
- Career progression opportunities
What Makes a Gilmartins Senior Operative Different?
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Complete jobs right first time
- Work professionally and safely at all times
- Communicate effectively with tenants and office teams
- Support and mentor other operatives
- Maintain excellent attendance and timekeeping
- Respect company vehicles, materials, and equipment
- Represent the business professionally every day
- This Role Is NOT for Everyone
The Senior Operative role comes with high standards, accountability, and responsibility.
Successful applicants will be expected to
- Consistently achieve strong KPI performance
- Maintain excellent quality inspection scores
- Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping
- Keep van stock organised and controlled
- Maintain a clean and professional vehicle
- Follow all health & safety and asbestos procedures
- Use technology and PDAs correctly
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Take ownership of jobs from start to finish
Experience Required
- Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance
- Relevant trade qualifications where applicable
- Full manual driving licence – no automatic vans available
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working in occupied properties
- Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively
Why Join Gilmartins?
At Gilmartins, we self-deliver our contracts using directly employed operatives and specialist local teams.
We believe the people on the front line are the face of the business — and we reward the best accordingly.
We are investing heavily into building one of the strongest operational teams in the sector and are looking for ambitious operatives who want to be recognised and rewarded for high performance.
If you are tired of being just another number and genuinely believe you are among the best in your trade, we want to hear from you.
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Glazier Multi - Advanced Operative in Harrow employer: Gilmartins
At Gilmartins, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values professionalism and excellence in the trade industry. As an Elite Operative, you will not only enjoy a competitive salary of £50,000 but also benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the forefront of the industry. Join us in North West London, where your contributions to social housing repairs will be recognised and rewarded, making a meaningful impact in the community.
