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Branch Manager – Based in Watford, Herts

Salary:  Competitive dependent on experience + bonuses

Successful Garage Door, entrance door and patio awning installation company is looking for an experienced Manager for their Watford Branch. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a small but busy team and manage the planning, co-ordination and operation of the branch.

The Role

You will be responsible for all aspects of running and maintaining an efficient Branch operation, answering and making telephone calls, responding to emails, processing orders and scheduling installations. You will have a team of 4 to manage and provide general support to.  This position also involves lifting garage doors and is a “hands on” role.  The successful candidate will need to learn all aspects of the products we sell.

Responsibilities will include;

  • Managing a team of 4 staff
  • Handling enquiries and sales of Garage Doors and related products
  • Responding to emails
  • Dealing with telephone enquiries from the general public, work colleagues and suppliers
  • Dealing with customers face to face
  • Some heavy lifting involved
  • Check condition and quantities of all delivered goods against delivery notes

Essential Skills/Competencies

The ideal candidate should have supervisory, sales, and admin experience with clear communication skills.

  • Sales Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Ability to Manage Time and Workload Effectively
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
  • IT literate
  • Ability to Work in a Team Environment
  • Strong attention to detail

Desirable

  • Experience working in the Garage Door/Construction Industry, builders merchants, home improvements etc.

Access Garage Doors have been established since 1976.

Hours – Monday – Friday 7.30am – 5.00pm plus Saturday 9.00 – 12.30pm on a rota basis.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience + bonuses
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual performance related bonus scheme
  • Company Car
  • Company Mobile Phone
  • 5 weeks paid holiday
  • Company pension contributions
  • Friendly working conditions and full training provided

If you think you have the skills and experience required for the Branch Manager’s position, then please forward your CV with your covering letter to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Branch Manager – Croydon

Competitive salary + Bonus Scheme + Company Car

Access Garage Doors are one of the South East’s longest-established and most respected garage door and entrance door specialists, proudly serving customers since 1976.

As the largest garage door group in the South, we continue to invest in growth, expansion, and delivering outstanding customer service across the region.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Branch Manager to lead our Croydon branch. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the branch, manage a small team, support customers, and help drive continued growth and success.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with leadership experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, and wants to join a stable, well-established and growing company.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance related bonus scheme
  • Company car
  • Company mobile phone
  • 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Stable long-established company
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Full training provided

The Role / Responsibilities

  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of the Croydon branch
  • Managing and supporting a small team
  • Handling customer enquiries, sales and order processing
  • Coordinating installations and branch operations
  • Maintaining high standards of customer service
  • Monitoring stock and delivered goods
  • This is a hands-on role and will involve manual handling and heavy lifting

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous management, supervisory or team leadership experience
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Confident dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues
  • Sales-focused with a proactive attitude
  • Comfortable using email, Microsoft Office and order management systems
  • Able to lead by example in a hands-on working environment
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 points)

Desirable Experience

  • Experience within garage doors, construction, builders merchants, home improvements or trade-related industries
  • Experience scheduling installations or coordinating operational teams
  • Knowledge of stock handling and goods checking

Working Hours

  • Monday – Friday: 7.30am -5pm
  • Saturday: 9am – 12.30pm on a rota basis

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Garage Door Repair Engineer – Based in South Croydon, Surrey

Salary competitive dependent on experience plus commission

Access Garage Doors are one of the South East’s longest-established and most respected garage door and entrance door specialists, proudly serving customers since 1976.

As the largest garage door group in the South, we continue to invest in growth, expansion, and delivering outstanding customer service across the region.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Repair Engineer at our Croydon branch. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will be responsible for repairing garage doors and associated products mainly at residential properties.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, and wants to join a stable, well-established and growing company.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to increase earnings through price work rates & commission
  • Company vehicle
  • Company mobile phone
  • 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Stable long-established and growing company
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Full training provided

The Role / Responsibilities

  • Repairing garage doors and associated products
  • Diagnosing faults and identifying suitable repair solutions
  • Carrying out servicing, maintenance and adjustments
  • Providing excellent customer service on-site
  • Completing relevant paperwork and job records
  • Maintaining company vehicle, tools and equipment
  • Providing assistance to the installation team as required
  • This is a hands-on role and will involve manual handling and heavy lifting

What We’re Looking For

  • Practical manual skills and problem solving mindset
  • Ability to work alone or part of a team
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • Reliable and self-motivated approach
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability
  • Full UK driving licence (maximum 3 points)

Desirable Experience

  • Experience within garage doors, construction, builders merchants, home improvements or trade-related industries
  • Experience in servicing, maintenance or repair work
  • Experience working in customers’ homes
  • Mechanical or engineering experience

Working Hours

  • Monday – Friday: 7.30am -5pm

The role is ideal for people from:

  • Roller shutter industry
  • Window and door installation
  • Glazing
  • Automatic gates
  • Lift engineers
  • Appliance repairs
  • Locksmiths
  • General maintenance engineers

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Sales Surveyor – Based in Watford, Herts

Competitive salary + Company Car

Access Garage Doors are one of the South East’s longest-established and most respected garage door and entrance door specialists, proudly serving customers since 1976.

As the largest garage door group in the South, we continue to invest in growth, expansion, and delivering outstanding customer service across the region.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Sales Surveyor to join our Watford branch. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused and commercially minded individual to join a successful and growing company with strong earning potential.

In this role, you will visit homeowners across Watford and the surrounding areas, carrying out site surveys, advising customers on the most suitable products, and preparing quotations for garage doors, entrance doors and patio awnings.

All quality leads are supplied, and full product training will be provided.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Guaranteed basic salary plus excellent commission structure and incentives
  • All leads supplied
  • Company car
  • Laptop and company mobile phone
  • 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company healthcare cash plan
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Full product training provided
  • Stable, long-established and growing company

The Role / Responsibilities

  • Visiting homeowners to carry out surveys and product consultations
  • Taking accurate site measurements
  • Advising customers on the most suitable products for their property and requirements
  • Preparing quotations and following up customer enquiries
  • Building strong relationships with customers and delivering excellent service
  • Managing appointments and workload efficiently
  • Responding to emails and customer communications
  • Maintaining accurate records and survey information

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous sales, surveying or estimating experience
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • A professional and consultative approach to sales
  • Organised and able to manage appointments effectively
  • Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload
  • Practical and confident taking measurements on-site
  • Good IT skills, including email and Microsoft Office
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

  • Experience within garage doors, construction, home improvements or trade-related industries
  • Experience visiting customers in their homes
  • Experience preparing quotations or technical estimates

Working Hours

  • Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 12:30pm on a rota basis

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Assistant Manager – Based in Southampton, Hampshire

Salary: Competitive + bonuses

Access Garage Doors are one of the South East’s longest-established and most respected garage door and entrance door specialists, proudly serving customers since 1976.

As the largest garage door group in the South, we continue to invest in growth, expansion, and delivering outstanding customer service across the region.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Branch Manager to join our Southampton branch. Working closely with the Branch Manager, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the branch, supporting customers, coordinating operations and helping drive branch performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with supervisory, sales or administrative experience who is looking to develop their career within a stable, well-established and growing company.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Monthly and quarterly performance-related bonus scheme
  • 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Full training provided
  • Opportunity to develop within a growing business

The Role / Responsibilities

  • Supporting the day-to-day running of the Southampton branch
  • Working closely with the Branch Manager to maintain efficient branch operations
  • Handling customer enquiries, sales and order processing
  • Assisting with stock control and goods management
  • Responding to emails and telephone enquiries
  • Supporting customers both in person and over the phone
  • Checking deliveries against delivery notes
  • Assisting with loading and unloading stock when required
  • Maintaining high standards of customer service

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous supervisory, sales or administrative experience
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Confident dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues
  • Sales-focused with a proactive attitude
  • Comfortable using email, Microsoft Office and order management systems
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • A practical, hands-on approach to work

Desirable Experience

  • Experience within garage doors, construction, builders merchants, home improvements or trade-related industries
  • Experience supporting branch or operational activities
  • Stock control and goods handling experience

Working Hours

  • Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 12:30pm on a rota basis

Opportunity for career development and progression within a growing business.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Branch Assistant – Based in South Croydon, Surrey

Access Garage Doors Limited, established over 40 years requires an enthusiastic, organised and reliable individual to join their busy Sales Office in Croydon, Surrey.

The successful candidate should have previous office administration experience, be IT literate and have strong numeric skills, along with excellent communication and a good telephone manner.

Experience of Xero would be useful, however full training will be provided.

Duties Include

  • Processing Orders
  • Invoicing
  • Banking
  • Running Weekly/Monthly Reports
  • Chasing Outstanding Accounts
  • Petty Cash
  • Answering the Telephone
  • Dealing with Customers
  • Travel to other branches to cover
  • Provide cover on Saturday as required
  • Assist with deliveries and occasional onsite work – heavy lifting involved

Desirable

  • Experience working in the Garage Door/Construction Industry

Clean driving licence – maximum 3 points is acceptable

7:30am-5pm Monday – Friday

An immediate start is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 4 weeks paid holiday
  • Company health cash plan
  • Friendly working conditions and full training provided

If you think you have the skills and experience required for the Branch Assistant position, then please forward your CV with your covering letter to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Assistant Manager – Based in Upminster, Essex

Salary: Competitive + bonuses

Access Garage Doors are one of the South East’s longest-established and most respected garage door and entrance door specialists, proudly serving customers since 1976.

As the largest garage door group in the South, we continue to invest in growth, expansion, and delivering outstanding customer service across the region.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Branch Manager to join our Upminster branch. Working closely with the Branch Manager, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the branch, supporting customers, coordinating operations and helping drive branch performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with supervisory, sales or administrative experience who is looking to develop their career within a stable, well-established and growing company.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Monthly and quarterly performance-related bonus scheme
  • 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Full training provided
  • Opportunity to develop within a growing business

The Role / Responsibilities

  • Supporting the day-to-day running of the Upminster branch
  • Working closely with the Branch Manager to maintain efficient branch operations
  • Handling customer enquiries, sales and order processing
  • Assisting with stock control and goods management
  • Responding to emails and telephone enquiries
  • Supporting customers both in person and over the phone
  • Checking deliveries against delivery notes
  • Assisting with loading and unloading stock when required
  • Maintaining high standards of customer service

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous supervisory, sales or administrative experience
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Confident dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues
  • Sales-focused with a proactive attitude
  • Comfortable using email, Microsoft Office and order management systems
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • A practical, hands-on approach to work

Desirable Experience

  • Experience within garage doors, construction, builders merchants, home improvements or trade-related industries
  • Experience supporting branch or operational activities
  • Stock control and goods handling experience

Working Hours

  • Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am – 12:30pm on a rota basis

Opportunity for career development and progression within a growing business.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Garage Door Installer – Based in Upminster, Essex

Successful Garage Door installation company seeks a garage door installer to install garage doors and associated products to residential properties in the Essex area. An experienced garage door fitter would be ideal; however, we are prepared to train applicants who have the right skill set and background.

The Role

Reporting to the Branch Manager and working closely with our team of Fitters. You will be responsible for installing garage doors and associated products mainly to residential properties. This is a challenging yet rewarding customer facing role.

Responsibilities will include

  • Installations
  • Repairs
  • Heavy Lifting Involved

Essential Skills/Competencies

  • Practical manual skills
  • Clean driving licence – a maximum of 3 points is acceptable
  • Ability to work alone and in a team environment
  • Good communication skills
  • Friendly
  • Presentable
  • Professional manner
  • Own hand and power tools

Desirable

  • Experience working in the Garage Door/Construction Industry

Access Garage Doors supply thousands of garage doors throughout London and the South East. We work directly with leading manufacturers to bring our customers a premium garage door installation and repair facility.

Hours: Monday – Friday, start 7.30am

Benefits

  • High earning potential, guaranteed basic salary combined with % of contract value payments
  • 4 weeks paid holiday
  • Excellent career prospects
  • Friendly working conditions and full training provided
  • Fitting Truck
  • Mobile Phone
  • Tool purchase support if required

If you think you have the key skills required and you are looking to start a new rewarding career, then please forward your CV with your covering letter to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Assistant Warehouse Manager – Based in Crawley, West Sussex

Competitive salary

The Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for helping maintain efficient warehouse operations and help deliver garage doors around South East and Midlands areas. There will also be warehouse duties as listed below. This is a customer facing role.

Duties will include:

  • Responsible for checking vehicles are correctly loaded with correct doors/spare parts
  • Help cover driving to regular customers in the South East and Midlands areas
  • Unloading garage doors/spares from vehicles (customer not always present – so this will involve self-unloading garage doors)
  • Lead the team with loading vehicles for next day’s deliveries
  • Working in the stores during busy periods, which includes picking and packing correct items and using courier systems
  • Trade counter work, helping customers with new enquiries, helping with product information and despatching doors
  • Dealing with new deliveries, checking off and booking in
  • Involved with warehouse movements, stock control, door rotation and prepping for larger deliveries
  • Key holder – looking after warehouse operations in absence of Warehouse Manager
  • General warehouse duties, maintenance and cleaning of vans
  • Accurate use of Sage systems
  • Helping Capital Building Plastics, cover the trade counter and delivering of good to customers

Essential Skills/Competencies

  • Clean Driving Licence, a maximum of 3 points is acceptable
  • Experience in warehouse operations/forklift use.
  • Experience of driving around the South East
  • Physically fit; heavy lifting involved
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Forward thinking
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • Trustworthy

Hours:  7:30am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 4 weeks paid holiday
  • Friendly working conditions and full training provided
  • Enrolled into company health cash plan
  • Pension contributions
  • Regular social events

If you think you have the skills and experience required for the Assistant Manager’s position, then please forward your CV to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Executive Assistant to the Managing Director – Crawley, West Sussex

Part Time + Competitive salary + Hybrid Working + Healthcare Cash Plan

Access Garage Doors are one of the South East’s longest-established and most respected garage door and entrance door specialists, proudly serving customers since 1976.

As the largest garage door group in the South, we continue to invest in growth, expansion, and delivering outstanding customer service across the region. Operating across the construction and home improvement sectors, we work with homeowners, developers and commercial clients throughout London and the South East.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support our Managing Director. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines executive support, project coordination and operational administration.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the business run efficiently by managing priorities, coordinating projects, tracking actions and supporting day-to-day business operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys taking ownership of tasks, and can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • Stable, long-established company
  • Full training and support provided
  • Varied and interesting role with exposure to all areas of the business

The Role / Responsibilities

  • Providing executive support to the Managing Director
  • Managing diaries, appointments and meeting schedules
  • Preparing reports, presentations and business documents
  • Coordinating business projects and tracking key actions
  • Monitoring progress against deadlines and following up outstanding actions
  • Managing email correspondence and business communications
  • Assisting with recruitment administration and onboarding activities
  • Supporting contract, tender and compliance documentation
  • Liaising with managers, suppliers and external stakeholders
  • Assisting with operational and administrative projects across the business
  • Maintaining accurate records, documents and filing systems
  • Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the business

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Operations Coordinator or similar role
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
  • Professional, confident and approachable manner
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Proactive and self-motivated approach to work
  • Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks

Desirable Experience

  • Experience supporting senior management or directors
  • Experience within construction, home improvement or trade-related industries
  • Experience coordinating projects and business initiatives
  • Experience preparing reports and management information
  • Knowledge of recruitment, compliance or operational administration

Working Hours

  • Monday – Friday: flexible hours and days worked. A minimum of three days is required.
  • Hybrid working available following successful training and induction

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com


Delivery Driver/Warehouse Operative – Based in Crawley, West Sussex

Salary: Competitive

Successful Garage Door distribution and installation company for over 50 years is looking for a full-time experienced driver with some warehouse duties. This is a great opportunity to play a key part in the busy warehouse team and assist in the safe and on-time delivery of our Garage Doors and associated products.

The Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for loading, unloading, and delivering our range of garage doors to customers within the South East. There will also be some general warehouse duties. This is a customer facing role.

Duties will include:

  • Responsible for checking vehicle is correctly loaded

Driving to regular customers in the South East and Midlands areas.

  • Unloading garage doors/spares from vehicles (customer not always present – so this will involve self-unloading garage doors)
  • Assist team with loading vehicles for next day’s deliveries
  • General warehouse duties

Essential Skills/Competencies

  • Clean Driving Licence, a maximum of 3 points is acceptable
  • Experience of driving around the South East
  • Physically fit; heavy lifting involved
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • Trustworthy

Hours; 7.30am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 4 weeks paid holiday + bank holidays
  • Company health cash plan
  • Food essentials for breakfast and lunch
  • Friendly working environment and full training provided
  • Pension contributions
  • Regular social events
  • 50 year old company

If you think you have the skills and experience required for the Driver’s position, then please forward your CV to laurel.bates@accessgaragedoors.com