Glass Manufacturing Operative — Precision, Quality & Growth

Clayton Glass Ltd; Swindon; Vor Ort; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous annual leave allowance

Company pension scheme – 5% employee +

Discounted Clayton Glass products

Employee referral programme

Free on-site parking

Bereavement leave

Health & wellbeing support

Zusammenfassung

Clayton Glass Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Operative at our Swindon site. You will operate and monitor high-spec machinery, maintain safety and quality standards, and support the ongoing development of colleagues. The role emphasizes hands-on production, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

We value experience in manufacturing and a proactive, detail-focused approach. The position is full-time, with rotating shifts and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifikationen

• Ideally, you'll have experience working in a manufacturing or production environment and be familiar with quality and safety procedures.
• An understanding of production processes would be advantageous, particularly regarding quality control and continuous improvement.
• Experience operating machinery and handling materials safely would be beneficial, although training can be provided to the right candidate.
• Experience using measuring tools, working accurately to specification, and following technical instructions or drawings would be advantageous.
• A proactive, reliable, and detail-focused approach, with a strong commitment to getting things right first time.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside colleagues across different departments.
• Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role, including manual handling and periods of standing.

Aufgaben

• Standards & Performance: Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity on the shop floor
• Operate Machinery: Run and oversee machines used in cutting, shaping, and processing glass, ensuring optimal performance
• Glass Handling & Assembly: Safely load/unload glass and assist in assembling high-specification IGUs and other products
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks and support root cause analysis for defects or process issues
• Team Support: Assist with onboarding and training of new operatives, sharing knowledge and best practices
• Problem Solving: Identify and escalate production issues, contributing to solutions that improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Health & Safety: Follow and promote safe working practices, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing experience

Quality & safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

FLT license

Measuring tools

Lean manufacturing

Jobbeschreibung

Clayton Glass Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Operative at our Swindon site. You will operate and monitor high-spec machinery, maintain safety and quality standards, and support the ongoing development of colleagues. The role emphasizes hands-on production, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

We value experience in manufacturing and a proactive, detail-focused approach. The position is full-time, with rotating shifts and a competitive hourly rate.