Experienced Factory Based Window & Door Glazier

(westbury) Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare after probation

Company pension

Free on-site parking

21 days annual leave + bank holidays

Subsidised on-site lunches

Job summary

Westbury Windows & Joinery is seeking an experienced factory glazier to join our growing production team in the UK. You will glaze bespoke timber windows and doors, selecting quality components and ensuring precise assembly.

Joinery-focused role with hands-on glazing responsibilities, using specialist tools and maintaining safety standards. A reliable team player with a keen eye for detail will thrive here, with opportunities for career progression and on-site perks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience glazing windows and doors within a factory environment.
• Experience within the double glazing industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good practical skills and confidence using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Glazing high-end bespoke timber windows and doors.
• Cutting and fitting glazing beads and glazing bars with precision.
• Installing glazing tape, insulated glass units, beads and bars.
• Fitting gasket seals to vented glazing systems.
• Applying silicone sealant where required.
• Using a range of specialist hand and power tools.
• Carrying out detailed quality inspections to ensure products meet standards.
• Reporting damaged or defective glazing units before installation.
• Maintaining stock levels of glazing consumables.
• Assisting with final product wrapping and preparation for dispatch.
• Supporting safe loading and unloading of deliveries.
• Working with other production departments to maintain workflow.
• Following Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Factory glazing experience

Double glazing

Attention to detail

Hand and power tools

Team player

Physical fitness

Job description

& Door Glazier, to join our growing factory team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with premium products, takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to build a long-term career within a respected manufacturer. The Role As one of our factory glaziers, you'll play a vital role in the final stages of production, ensuring every window and door leaves the factory looking and performing exactly as intended. Working within a highly skilled production team, you'll glaze our bespoke timber windows and doors with precision, helping deliver products that exceed our customers' expectations. This is a hands-on role that requires previous factory glazing experience and a keen eye for detail. In return, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll have opportunities to broaden your skills, work across different areas of production and develop your career as the business continues to grow.

What You'll Be Doing

• Glazing high-end bespoke timber windows and doors.
• Cutting and fitting glazing beads and glazing bars with precision.
• Installing glazing tape, insulated glass units, beads and bars.
• Fitting gasket seals to vented glazing systems.
• Applying silicone sealant where required.
• Using a range of specialist hand and power tools.
• Carrying out detailed quality inspections to ensure every product meets our exacting standards.
• Reporting damaged or defective glazing units before installation.
• Maintaining stock levels of glazing consumables including tape, packers, pins, fittings and fixings.
• Assisting with final product wrapping and preparation for dispatch.
• Supporting the safe loading and unloading of deliveries when required.
• Working collaboratively with other production departments to maintain efficient workflow.
• Following Health & Safety procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys producing quality work and wants to become part of a business that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Essential

• Proven experience glazing windows and doors within a factory environment.
• Experience within the double glazing industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good practical skills and confidence using hand and power tools.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Reliable, organised and conscientious.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Physically fit and comfortable handling glass and timber products safely.

Desirable

• Experience working with bespoke timber windows and doors.
• Joinery or timber manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of vented glazing systems and gasket installation.

Why Join Westbury?

This is far more than a glazing position. You'll be joining one of the UK's leading bespoke timber window and door manufacturers, producing premium products that become part of some of the country's most prestigious homes and architectural projects. Our factory combines skilled craftsmanship with modern manufacturing equipment, giving you the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals who genuinely care about producing exceptional products. If you're ambitious, enjoy learning new skills and want to build a long-term career with a business that invests in its people, Westbury is the place to do it.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 - £16.00 (DOE).
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Enhanced overtime rates when available.
• Company incentive bonus scheme.
• Company lottery scheme.
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension following successful probation.
• Private healthcare following successful probation.
• Subsidised freshly cooked on-site lunches.
• Gold Accredited Investors in People employer.
• Free on-site parking.
• Friendly, experienced and supportive team.
• Office dogs to brighten your day.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression, cross-training and personal development.

Ready to Build Something Exceptional? If you're an experienced factory glazier who takes pride in producing outstanding work and wants to be part of a company renowned for manufacturing luxury bespoke timber windows and doors for prestigious projects, we'd love to hear from you. Join Westbury Windows & Joinery and help create products that showcase the very best of British craftsmanship. JBRP1_UKTJ