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Ready to explore new career opportunities within the fenestration sector? We understand that moving companies and roles can be a life changing decision and MacGregor Recruitment are here to support you at every step of the process. Please see below some of the most frequently asked questions by job seekers working the window and door sector;

MacGregor Recruitment - Job Seeker FAQs:

1. What sector do you specialise in?

MacGregor Recruitment specialises in recruiting for the UK fenestration sector - with a client base that includes system houses, window and door fabricators, window, door & building plastic trade counter branches, distributors and related suppliers.

2. What type of roles in the fenestration sector do you recruit for?

MacGregor Recruitment recruit for a wide range of sales, production and head office roles with window & door manufacturing and distribution businesses. We've successfully recruited for the following job types:

  • Sales Managers
  • Business Development Managers
  • Regional Managers
  • Trade Counter Branch Managers
  • Trade Branch Assistant Managers
  • Trade Branch Assistants
  • Factory Managers
  • Production Managers
  • Distribution Managers
  • Despatch Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Technical Managers
  • Fabricators
  • Installation Managers
  • Field Service Engineers
  • Window Fabricators
  • Estimators
  • Sales Order Processors
  • Marketing Managers

3. Which areas of the UK do you cover?

We recruit for window & door businesses nationally, all across the UK

4. Do you recruit for permanent or temporary positions?

Permanent and fixed term positions only

5. What happens after I contact MacGregor Recruitment when applying for a new role?

We’ll arrange an initial chat to introduce ourselves and understand your current situation and what you are ideally looking for in your next role. Where we have a specific opportunity that could be suitable we’ll give you the full details of the company and role and will schedule a more detailed follow on conversation to discuss in more detail;

  • Your current and past positions, responsibilities & skills
  • Product knowledge, industry experience, customer types, performance and achievements
  • Reasons for moving job roles
  • Career aspirations and preferred company types
  • Company type, role and responsibility preferences
  • Package expectations
  • Preferred locations
  • Interview availability, notice periods & any restrictions

6. Do I need to send you a copy of my CV?

Ideally yes. A CV is very useful because it provides an overview of your experience - but it doesn’t tell the whole story. We’ll look to have a detailed conversation to find out more about you, your situation, motivations and aspirations.

When we present you to our clients we will look to present your CV but will also give additional information and insights from our conversations. If you do not have an up to date CV we will be pleased to help you prepare a CV

7. Will you be honest about job opportunities?

Yes. We'll always be open and honest about the opportunities we represent and will not overpromise or underdeliver

8. Will you keep me updated throughout the recruitment process?

Yes. We will keep you updated with both good and bad news. We believe candidates should not be left wondering what is happening with their application

9. Will my job search be confidential?

Yes. We understand that many candidates considering a new opportunity will be employed and will not want their current employers to know that they are open to discussing other opportunities. We’ll discuss your circumstances with you and handle your information appropriately throughout the recruitment process.  We won’t send your CV out to companies without discussing it with you first or approach your current employers for a reference, to ensure confidentiality.

10. Will you pressure me to accept a job?

Absolutely not. We will never try to pressure you into full stop. The role and company needs to be right for your next move and we don't pressurise you to accept any interview or job offer. 

11. Can MacGregor Recruitment help me find a job if there is no suitable advertised vacancy?

Yes. We may have, or know about, other roles available that are not publicly advertised on our website. If you have experience and skills from the window and door sector we would be very interested to register your details confidentially, discuss your situation and understand what roles could be of interest to you. We can then let you know as roles arise that could be suitable and of interest to you.

12. Can you help me prepare for an interview?

Yes.  We will provide you information about the vacancy and company and also share web links so that you can explore the company that you’re interviewing with. We can also discuss what preparation could be advisable and provide preparation tips and advice.

13. Do you offer a ‘recommend a friend’ bonus?

Yes. Networks and referrals are valued - if you know someone who would be perfect for a role that we're advertising and they’re successful in their application we will give you £350 in vouchers of your choice as a reward!! Terms apply, ask for details. 

Contact Us! 

Are you looking for a new career opportunity within the fenestration sector?  The first step is to get in touch - please send your CV in confidence using the link: Register your CV or contact Stuart MacGregor on 0115 7786535 to arrange an initial chat!