Glass Operative

Location: NR29
Hours: Rotating Shifts

• Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm
  Contract: 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 (norwichindustrial@cpl.uk.com/01603764044)