Working at CMS Window Systems

'We are committed to the continual improvement of the quality of our products and services and seek to minimise adverse environmental impact whilst doing so.'

Since our inception in January 2006, at CMS we have enjoyed significant and continued success and are now listed as being one of the top companies designing, manufacturing and installing PVCu and aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling systems.

Our premises

At CMS, we employ around 240 full time staff at specialist manufacturing and recycling facilities in North Lanarkshire and Fife. Our first class workmanship, customer care and product excellence have ensured we remain at the forefront within our industry.

Our products

Our product range is manufactured in resource efficient factories using systems from world leaders including Yale, Duraflex, Sheerframe, Glassolutions Saint-Gobain, Metal Technology and Kawneer – and is designed to maximise energy performance in use and be of exceptional quality.

PVCu has a Green Guide ‘A’ rating, reinforcing the material’s place in sustainable construction and with our state-of-the-art manufacturing and recycling facilities we are set-up to produce first-class, sustainable products to suit any size of project.

Our clients

We work directly and on a subcontracted basis with many local authorities and housing associations on refurbishment and new build contracts. In the house-building and commercial development sectors we work with some of the biggest names in UK construction.

Together we are stronger, therefore we work in partnership with our network of CMS Approved Trade and Retailer Partners to ensure they are equipped to provide an outstanding boutique service to their domestic and trade customers.

Our commitment to exceptionally high standards of quality, service and aftercare ensures we build long standing relationships with our diverse client base.

Innovation

Together with our supply chain partners we have been at the forefront of innovative developments and award-winning practices within the building and housing industry to create energy efficient and environmentally friendly products and systems that not only benefit our customers but have minimal negative impact on the environment too.

Our people are without doubt our most valuable asset and are fundamental to the success of CMS. We invest heavily in our people and aim to nurture and protect that investment. This commitment has been recognised by Investors in People Scotland, who have awarded CMS the prestigious Investors in People Gold Standard. We have also been successfully audited to become an Investors in Young People accredited company.

Training and skills

We take a comprehensive approach to training where skills training and competence is a priority. Currently, all our manufacturing operatives are trained to SVQ level and site operatives are trained to CSCS Card level. Site supervisors and site managers are trained to SVQ level 3 and level 4 and accredited to SMSTS. Administrative staff are also trained to NVQ, NC, HNC and HND level, whilst Fenestration Surveyors and Installers and are accredited to PAS2030 standards.

We recognise investing in developing our people at all levels is vital to improving leadership, management and employee performance and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the company. Investing in our people has clearly influenced operational, motivational, cultural and behavioural changes impacting positively on the business, its employees, partnering organisations and customer base.

A Living Wage employer

In early 2015 we became one of the first manufacturing businesses of our kind to be a Living Wage Accredited employer. Well ahead of any legislative requirement, we took the step to ensure our workforce could maintain a sustainable career with CMS, particularly younger workers who are vital to the long term success of the business.

Apprenticeships

We have always placed great importance on providing Modern Apprenticeship places and to date we have given around 100 young workers the opportunity to build their career with us in this way. We have close links with local colleges and schools which allows us to encourage those looking for a vocation to join us at an early stage. Our commitment is so extensive that we are also accredited in-house for SVQ level assessments which ensures our support and development is to a consistently high standard.