Job Description
Location: NR29Hours: Rotating Shifts
* Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
* Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pmContract: Temporary to Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Glass Production Operative on behalf of our client based in the NR29 area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business producing high-quality glass products for a range of industries.
The successful candidate will receive full training across various areas of the production process, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities
* Glass Cutting – Transfer CAD data and optimise nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation and accurately cut components from glass sheets.
* Glass Grinding – Load CAD data, programme, and operate glass edge grinding machinery to achieve the required finish and specification.
* Glass Toughening – Train and operate specialist in-house bending and toughening processes, including flat glass furnaces, press-bent toughening plants, and sagged-bending furnaces.
* Glass Printing – Operate printing equipment to apply detailed designs and markings to glass prior to the toughening process.
* Manufacture glass products to a consistently high quality standard.
* Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure products meet customer specifications.
* Safely handle, lift, and manoeuvre glass components throughout the production process, using mechanical lifting equipment where required.
* Conduct quality checks and follow all company procedures and standards.
* Support other production activities and undertake additional duties as required.
Candidate Requirements
* Previous manufacturing, production, engineering, or glass processing experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
* Willingness to learn specialist machinery and production processes.
* Ability to follow instructions and work to detailed specifications.
* Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Physically capable of handling glass products safely.
* Reliable, punctual, and able to work rotating shifts.
* Strong team-working skills and a positive attitude.
What's on Offer
* Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
* Full training provided across multiple specialist production areas.
* Opportunity to develop engineering and manufacturing skills.
* Monday to Friday working pattern.
* Supportive and professional working environment.
* Occasional Overtime on Saturdays.
If you are looking to build a career within a specialist manufacturing environment and are keen to learn new skills, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply today, or email/call our industrial team to query further ()