Position title
Factory Operative
Description

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 Factory Operative at their Midlands Branch.

The job will include heavy lifting, manual handling, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

The successful applicant would also receive training in different aspects of the glass trade with the opportunity to learn a new skill set and progress within the company.

At Fire Glass UK, we are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strive to remove barriers to employment and provide equal opportunities for advancement and growth within our company.

As an organization, we actively work to challenge bias and discrimination in all its forms. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement, ensuring that our policies, practices, and programs promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level.

Join us in our mission to build a workplace where everyone feels they belong, where their differences are celebrated, and where they can thrive personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

1. Operate various glass cutting machinery.

2. Observe gauges, computer printouts and monitors to verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments as necessary.

3. Set up and adjust automatic glass feeding, flowing and forming machines.

4. Cut glass and mirrors to specified size and shape, using patterns, straightedge, tape measure, glass cutting tools.

5. Break away excess glass by hand or with notched tool or glass pinchers.

6. Examine and mark defective glass, to obtain best cut.

7. Position pattern or drawing on glass, measure dimensions, and mark cutting lines, using glass tools.

8. Smoothes and polishes rough edges using belt sander, straight line polisher or polishing wheels.

9. Operate furnace to produce toughened glass.

10. Sandblasts glass surface within guidelines, using sandblasting tools.

11. Loading and unloading stillage for dispatch.

12. Ensure Health and safety standards are adhered to at all times.

13. Maintain stock levels keeping a note of batch numbers for glass cut and off cuts produced.

Job Benefits

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

Contacts

for more information please contact human-resources@fireglassuk.com

Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
24 - 26 Hainge Road,, Oldbury , West Midlands
Working Hours
Day shift
Base Salary
£23,927.90 per year
Date posted
January 30, 2025
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