Experienced Structural Glass Installer / Fitter

FLAT FEE RECRUITER; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicles during working hours

20 days' paid annual holiday

On-the-job training

Company uniform

Job summary

FLAT FEE RECRUITER is assisting a client to install bespoke structural and architectural glass across prestigious contemporary, heritage and listed properties throughout the UK. The role offers variety, a competitive salary negotiable based on skills and experience, and progression opportunities within a growing glass installation team.

Based in West Sussex with travel across the UK, the position is permanent and full-time, requiring an authorised status to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing structural and architectural glass.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings.
• Careful handling of glass and hardware on site.
• Ability to work within heritage, historic, and listed buildings.
• Professional and well-presented when working in clients’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Fit a wide variety of structural and architectural glass products and assemblies.
• Work with structural glass and associated hardware on site.
• Respect historic fabric and protect property during installation.
• Collaborate with team to complete high-end projects.

Skills

Structural glass install

Read drawings

Teamwork

Driving licence

Heritage aware

Health & safety

Job description

Join our client to install bespoke structural glass in prestigious contemporary, heritage and listed properties across the UK. Enjoy varied projects, a competitive salary and opportunities to develop your specialist skills.

Experienced Structural Glass Installer / Fitter

• Wivelsfield, West Sussex, with travel to projects across the UK
• Permanent, full-time
• Competitive, negotiable depending on skills and experience

Please note you must be authorised to work in the UK for this role.

Join a growing glass installation team

Due to their expanding workload, our client is looking for an experienced Structural Glass Installer / Fitter to join their established installation team in West Sussex.

Our client specialises in the design and installation of wholly bespoke structural and architectural glass, working on a diverse range of projects for private clients, architects, designers and contractors.

Their portfolio includes prestigious contemporary properties as well as historic, heritage and listed buildings, where modern structural glass is installed in architecturally sensitive environments. These projects require particular care and an understanding of the importance of protecting and respecting the historic fabric and character of the building.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced glass installer who takes pride in their work and enjoys the challenge and variety involved in delivering high-quality bespoke installations.

The Role

Working as part of the installation team, you will be involved in fitting a wide variety of structural and architectural glass products and assemblies.

You will be confident working with structural glass and associated hardware and understand the precision, care and attention required when handling and installing specialist glass products.

Many of the installations take place within heritage and listed properties, where sensitivity to the existing building is essential. You will be expected to work carefully around historic materials, finishes and architectural features, respecting and protecting the property throughout the installation.

Our client's projects frequently involve high-end properties and prestigious clients, so professionalism, excellent workmanship and attention to detail are essential.

Projects are based throughout the UK, so the role will involve regular travel from our West Sussex base.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience installing structural and architectural glass

• A thorough working knowledge of structural glass assemblies, fittings and associated hardware

• The ability to read and work accurately from technical drawings

• Strong practical and problem-solving skills

• A careful and methodical approach when handling and installing glass

• An appreciation of the additional care required when working within heritage, historic and listed buildings

• A professional and well-presented approach when working in clients’ homes and on high-profile projects

• The ability to work effectively as part of a two-person or larger installation team

• A positive attitude and willingness to undertake further training

• A current full UK driving licence

What We Offer

In return, this role offers:

• A competitive salary, based on skills and experience

• A permanent position with an established specialist glass company

• Interesting, challenging and varied projects

• Opportunities to work on prestigious contemporary, heritage and listed properties

• Company vehicles during working hours

• On-the-job training and opportunities to develop your skills

• Company uniform

• 20 days' paid annual holiday

If you're an experienced glass installer who takes pride in exceptional workmanship and understands the care required when working in both contemporary and historic properties, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Suitable skills and experience include:Structural Glass Installer, Glass Fitter, Structural Glazing, Architectural Glazing, Bespoke Glass Installation.