Glass Cutter

NSG Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading glass manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Glass Cutter to join their team in Gateshead. The successful candidate will be responsible for cutting, shaping, and processing glass in a busy warehouse environment. Key responsibilities include crane work, loading/unloading glass, and ensuring health & safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills. Benefits include annual leave and a personal pension plan.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Site bonus scheme

Personal Pension Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Free staff car park

Responsibilities

• Crane work, using appropriate attachments and processes.
• Loading/unloading of glass onto vehicles and stillages.
• Cutting/breaking out glass on automatic cutting tables.
• Diagnosing and rectifying minor breakdowns on cutting tables.
• Hand cutting and shaping sheet and laminated glass.
• Manual handling of glass and completing relevant paperwork.
• Undertaking monthly stock take activities.
• Commitment to Health & Safety systems and procedures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Good time keeping

Ability to work as part of a team

Glass manufacturing experience

Job description

We are looking for a Glass Cutter to work as part of a team responsible for cutting, shaping and processing glass in a busy warehouse environment. Working hours are 39 hours per week, from 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday. The main responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Crane work, using appropriate attachments/tables and processes.
• Loading/un-loading of glass onto vehicles and stillages
• Cutting/breaking out glass on automatic cutting tables.
• Diagnosing and rectifying minor breakdowns on cutting tables
• Hand cutting and shaping sheet and laminated glass.
• Manual handling of glass, completing all relevant paperwork
• Undertaking monthly stock take activities
• Any other duties deemed necessary to help production in the factor
• Commitment to Health & Safety systems and procedures

Qualifications and Skills

• Good communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good time keeping
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Glass manufacturing experience preferable but not essential

Benefits

• 23 days holiday per annum plus declared Bank Holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
• Site bonus scheme (dependant on business performance)
• Personal Pension Plan - a defined contribution scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free staff car park

About the Company

The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology.

Our mission is to change our surroundings and improve our world. We work towards our Vision which is based on the strong belief in our long-held values: sincere and ethical culture, commitment to safety and technology and respect for people.

We give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute to their full potential and harness the richness of ideas. If you believe you can take on the challenge, we very much want to hear from you.