Glass Operative

3 weeks ago

Oldbury, United Kingdom Fire Glass UK Full time

Fire Glass UK Ltd is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, and glaziers of fire and acoustic glass, and is looking to appoint a Glass operative at their Midlands branch:
Glass Operative responsibilities includes cutting glass of various thicknesses by hand or by operating glass production machinery, into specific sizes or shapes, working to a no-tolerance standard.
- Operate various glass cutting machinery.
- Observe gauges, computer printouts, and monitors to verify specified processing conditions and adjustments as necessary.
- Set up and adjust automatic glass feeding, flowing, and forming machines.
- Cut glass and mirrors to specified size and shape, using patterns, straightedge, tape measure, and glass cutting tools.
- Break away excess glass by hand or with a notched tool or glass punchers.
- Examine and mark defective glass, to obtain the best cut.
- Position pattern or drawing on glass, measure dimensions, and mark cutting lines, using glass tools.
- Smooths and polishes rough edges using a belt sander, straight-line polisher, or polishing wheels.
- Operate furnace to produce toughened glass.
- Sandblasts glass surface within guidelines, using sandblasting tools.
- Loading and unloading stillage for dispatch.
- Ensure Health and safety standards are adhered to at all times.
- Maintain stock levels keeping a note of batch numbers for glass cut and off cuts produced.
- Comply with the company’s policies and procedures as set out within the Employee Handbook, Accreditation Manual (including Best Practice Quality Guide), and the Health and Safety Manual, as updated from time to time.
- Comply with the requirements for the role as set out within the company’s Integrated Management System (currently comprising the Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, and the Health and Safety Management System), as updated from time to time.
- Comply with the requirements of any Core Duties or other relevant procedural or policy documents applicable to your role.

The post holder must also undertake other duties within his/her competence or otherwise appropriate to the grading of the post as required.

This job description sets out a summary of the key features of the role. It is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains appropriate for the role.
The areas for which the jobholder is responsible will be kept under review and may change over time in response to emerging priorities and organisational development.

Employee specification:
Demonstrate a sound working practice and understanding of glass production techniques and practices.

Ability to interpret information, and follow instructions identifying problems and possible resolutions.

Experience in working quickly and accurately - demonstrate ‘right first-time’ attitude, to meet production targets, quality control, and delivery requirements.

Ability to exercise initiative and independence in carrying out this role, whilst also working effectively as part of a team to meet tight deadlines and customer expectations.

Maintain effective communication with management and peers.

Experience in performing quality inspections to ensure materials/services provided comply with laws, regulations, and agreed standards prior to sign-off and handover.

Demonstrate awareness of the importance of health & safety within the workplace, particularly with regard to manual handling of glass.

An awareness of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity

Demonstrate an understanding of qualities in the workplace.

**Experience**:
Broad experience working within the glass industry is essential.

Previous experience in operating CNC machinery would be advantageous but not essential.

**Qualification**:
NVQ Level 2 would be advantageous but not essential.

Salary depends on the experience.

**Employee benefits**:

- Employee schemes & Incentives
- Birthday Holiday and many more.
- Training and development opportunities

**As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting physical and mental health of all of our staff.**

**Salary**: £21,794.48-£26,145.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Glass Cutting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

  • Evening Factory Operative

    1 month ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom Fire Glass UK Full time

    Fire Glass UK Ltd is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, and glaziers of fire and acoustic glass, and is looking to appoint a full-time Evening Factory Operative at their Oldbury Branch based in the Midlands. The job will include heavy lifting, manual handling, and the ability to work to tight deadlines. The successful applicant would also...

  • Van Driver

    1 month ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom Fire Glass UK Full time

    Fire Glass UK is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, and glaziers of fire and acoustic glass, and is looking to appoint a committed, driven, and keen Full-time driver at their South branch based in Colchester (Severalls Industrial Park). **Working hours**: 06:00 AM - 3:00 PM with an hour unpaid lunch break **Responsibilities**: - To...

  • Van Driver

    1 month ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom Fire Glass UK Full time

    Fire Glass UK is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, and glaziers of fire and acoustic glass, and is looking to appoint a committed, driven, and keen Full-time driver at their Midlands branch based in Oldbury. **Working hours**: 06:00 AM - 3:00 PM with an hour unpaid lunch break **Responsibilities**: - To deliver a variety of glass types...

  • Sealed Unit Manufacturer

    1 month ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom Triple Warm Sealed Units Limited Full time

    We are looking to recruit experienced individuals to work within a busy double glazed sealed unit factory. Responsibilities include: - manufacturing double glazed units - experience with hotmelt sealing is a bonus - smooth operation of production - ensure quality is kept to a high standard - safe handling of glass on and off glass machinery, i.e. glass...

  • Office Administrator

    7 days ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom Fire Glass UK Full time

    As an Office Administrator you will assist our branches production department with their organisation and planning. You are required to carry out clerical and other duties to support the Branch you work for as well as to support the company as a whole. An office Administrator is someone who pays close attention to detail, is well-organized, and enjoys being...

  • Office Administrator

    4 days ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom Fire Glass UK Full time

    As an Office Administrator you will assist our branches production department with their organisation and planning. You are required to carry out clerical and other duties to support the Branch you work for as well as to support the company as a whole. An office Administrator is someone who pays close attention to detail, is well-organized, and enjoys being...

  • Sales and Estimating Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom Fire Glass UK Full time

    **Purpose of Job** You will join a busy team to provide an efficient data and clerical support to the Sales and Estimating department. You will have competent I.T. and data entry skills and office experience as well as a high level of attention to detail, effective organisational and communication skills (both and orally and written), and experience of...

  • Weekend Waiting Staff

    3 weeks ago

    Oldbury, Kent, United Kingdom Connect Personnel Full time

    Weekend Waiting Staff Location: West Kingsdown Salary: £11.44 PH Weekends: 06:45 – 18:00 (must have your own means of transport) Company description Motorsport Vision is a UK private company owned by its Chief Executive and former F1 driver. It is Europe's largest motor racing circuit operator, with six venues in the UK and one in Spain, with...

  • Weekend Waiting Staff

    3 weeks ago

    Oldbury, Kent, United Kingdom Connect Personnel Full time

    Weekend Waiting StaffLocation: West KingsdownSalary: £11.44 PHWeekends: 06:45 – 18:00 (must have your own means of transport)Company descriptionMotorsport Vision is a UK private company owned by its Chief Executive and former F1 driver. It is Europe's largest motor racing circuit operator, with six venues in the UK and one in Spain, with additional plans...

  • Hub Project Manager

    9 hours ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom DPDgroup Full time

    Job Description In this role, the Hub Project Manager will be working alongside our Management team on a range of business projects, whilst learning about our Hub Operations and helping the teams achieve even greater success. Graduates will report into the Hub Project Manager while rotating through the different operational and support function areas,...

  • Nhs 111 Secretary to Heads of Service

    4 weeks ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom Appcastenterprise Full time

    **NHS 111 Secretary to Heads of Service - Oldbury** **DHU Healthcare** **The closing date is 27 March 2023** **Job summary** Are you a multi-tasker with an eye for detail? Enjoy the buzz of a busy office environment, where no day is ever the same? Then our new role as Secretary to Heads of Service in DHU Healthcare could be for you! We are looking for...

  • Health and Safety Advisor

    9 hours ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom DPDgroup Full time

    Job Description We require you to work with Network and Hub Management to ensure legal compliance with health and safety legislation. Providing health and safety advice and expertise to all business areas and teams and supporting the health and safety team in delivering critical health and safety projects and programmes. Your key responsibilities will...

  • Hub Project Manager

    5 hours ago

    Oldbury, United Kingdom DPD Group UK Full time

    Job DescriptionIn this role, the Hub Project Manager will be working alongside our Management team on a range of business projects, whilst learning about our Hub Operations and helping the teams achieve even greater success.Graduates will report into the Hub Project Manager while rotating through the different operational and support function areas, learning...