Glass Fitter

Ion Glass; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Challenging projects

Prestigious properties

Company vehicles

On-the-job training

Company uniform

20 days annual holiday

Job summary

ION Glass is seeking an experienced Structural Glass Installer / Fitter to join our West Sussex-based installation team and work on prestigious heritage and listed properties across the UK.

You will install bespoke structural and architectural glass, read technical drawings, and maintain the highest standards of workmanship while travelling to projects nationwide.

Join a specialist glass company offering on-the-job training, a competitive salary, and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing structural and architectural glass.
• A thorough knowledge of structural glass assemblies, fittings and 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 care required when working in heritage, historic and listed buildings.
• Professional and well-presented in clients' homes and high-profile projects.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a two-person or larger team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to undertake further training.
• A current full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Fit a wide variety of structural and architectural glass products and assemblies.
• Work with structural glass and hardware, maintaining precision and care.
• Installations often take place in heritage or listed properties, respecting historic materials.
• Deliver high-quality installations with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Travel to projects across the UK from the West Sussex base.

Skills

Proven experience installing true

Structural glass assemblies

Read technical drawings

Practical problem solving

Careful methodical handling

Heritage/building sensitivity

Professional presentation

Team installation

Willingness to train

UK driving licence

Job description

Join ION Glass 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
• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience plus overtime

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

Join the ION Glass Installation Team

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

We specialise 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.

Our 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 our 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 our 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 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, ION Glass 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

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