Experienced Metal Window Restoration Operatives – Heritage Restoration

Location: Croydon, Surrey

Start Date: Immediate

Positions Available: 2 initially, with further opportunities as the project progresses

Pay: Competitive rates - dependent on experience

Contract: Project-based work

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Farcroft Restorations is looking for experienced Metal Window Restoration Operatives to join our team on a heritage restoration project in Croydon.

We are seeking skilled, reliable individuals with practical experience in the repair, refurbishment and restoration of traditional metal windows, particularly within historic or period properties.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a specialist restoration project involving historic metal windows set within stone surrounds. We require two experienced operatives initially, with the potential for additional positions as the project develops.

The Role

Working on site as part of our restoration team, you will be responsible for carefully repairing and refurbishing historic metal windows, ensuring the original features and surrounding stonework are protected throughout.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carefully removing existing metal windows from stone surrounds without causing damage to the surrounding masonry.
• Stripping back existing paint and preparing metal window frames for refurbishment.
• Carrying out repairs to historic metal window frames and associated components.
• Preparing and repainting windows on site where appropriate.
• Assisting with the removal and preparation of windows requiring off-site refurbishment or powder coating.
• Installing temporary timber beading and Perspex coverings to ensure window openings remain secure and weatherproof.
• Assisting with the replacement of glazing, including traditional leaded glass where required.
• Working carefully with historic materials and following appropriate heritage restoration methods.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Ideal candidate

We are looking for experienced tradespeople who take pride in their workmanship and understand the care required when working on historic buildings.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience repairing, restoring or refurbishing traditional metal windows.
• Experience working on heritage, conservation or period properties.
• Practical skills in paint stripping, surface preparation, metalwork repairs and repainting.
• The ability to remove and refit windows carefully without damaging surrounding stonework.
• Good attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, hardworking and flexible approach.

Experience working with traditional steel windows, leaded glazing or specialist restoration techniques would be particularly advantageous.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work on an interesting heritage restoration project.
• Competitive rates dependent on experience.
• Immediate recruitment for a planned start on Monday 23rd November.
• Potential for further work as the project progresses.
• Opportunity to work with an established specialist restoration company.

Interested?

If you have experience in metal window restoration, heritage repairs or similar specialist refurbishment work, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with details of your relevant experience and availability.

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