Glazing Operative

KPI Recruiting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking a Glazing Operative for our client based in Cheshire. You will work Monday to Friday with early start times and overtime as specified, handling glass cutting, installation, and sealing to meet acoustic and fire-safety standards.

The ideal candidate has glazing experience, precise measurement skills, and knowledge of various glass types, with the physical capacity to handle heavy panels and adhere to strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Glazing experience in glass cutting, fenestration, or manufacturing-line glazing.
• Strong measurement and blueprint-reading skills.
• Knowledge of glass types including toughened, laminated, insulated units.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mark, and cut safety glass to blueprint specifications with precision.
• Install glass units into timber or PVC doors frames using appropriate beading.
• Apply seals and gaskets for airtight and watertight doors and acoustic/fire safety.
• Inspect glazed panels for defects before shipment.
• Operate lifting equipment and factory tools following health and safety rules.

Skills

Glazing Experience

Mathematical Accuracy

Material Knowledge

Physical Dexterity

Job description

KPI Recruiting are on the look out for a Glazing Operative for our client based in Cheshire.

As a Glazing Operative your working hours and days are:

• Monday- Friday
• Monday- Thursday 07:00- 13:00
• Friday 07:00- 16:30

The rate of pay as a Glazing Operative is:

• £13.50 p/h
• Overtime is £13.50 x 1.5
• Sunday- double time

The duties and responsibilities as a Glazing Operative are:

• Glass Preparation & Cutting- accurately measure, mark, and precision-cut safety glass, fire-rated glass and specialised panels (Cliniglaze flush privacy glass) to blueprint specifications
• Doorset Integration- install glass units firmly into timber or PVC- encapsulated door frames using specialised bolection or overclad beading
• Sealing & Insultation- apply specialist compounds, gaskets, and watertight/ airtight seals to maintain the doors' strict acoustic and fire-safety compliance
• Quality Assurance- inspect all glazed panels for scratches, visual defects, or structural vulnerabilities before the doorset leaves the factory
• Safety Compliance- safely operate heavy lifting equipment, suction lifters, and factory tools while adhering to strict Health and Safety protocols

The ideal candidate for a Glazing Operative would need:

• Glazing Experience- prior experience in glass cutting, fenestration, or manufacturing-line glazing (experience with certified fire glass or acoustic glass is a major plus)
• Mathematical Accuracy- strong skills in taking precise measurements and reading technical architectural drawings/ blueprints
• Material Knowledge- understanding how to handle different glass types safely, including toughened, laminated, and insulated units
• Physical Dexterity- high hand eye co-ordination and the stamina required to lift and manoeuvre heavy glass panels safely

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