Glazier

Winstone Glass - innovators in glass; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Winstone Glass - innovators in glass in Islington, South Island is seeking an experienced glazier to join our residential and commercial glazing team. You will measure, remove old glazing, and retrofit double glazing units into existing frames on site, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role involves working with aluminum joinery, glass products, and a range of installations in customers' homes and commercial sites, requiring precise measurement, strong practical skills, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in glazing, glass installation, aluminium joinery or related work.
• Experience with retrofit double glazing or existing window frames is highly desirable
• Experience working with aluminium/non-ferrous metals is advantageous
• Good understanding of glass products and installation techniques
• Accurate measuring skills and strong attention to detail
• Confident using hand tools and glazing equipment
• Able to work safely at heights when required
• Professional and confident when working in customers' homes
• Reliable, practical and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full, valid driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure existing aluminium and timber window frames for retrofit double glazing
• Remove existing single glazing safely and efficiently
• Prepare existing frames to accommodate new double-glazed units
• Install retrofit double-glazed units into existing window and door frames
• Install and assemble window sashes and components
• Carry out site glazing and work safely in customers' homes
• Install glass into a wide range of applications including windows, doors, skylights, partitions and other structures
• Handle and install double-glazed, toughened, laminated and other specialist glass products
• Use glass handling tools and equipment safely and efficiently
• Work closely with customers, other trades and team members to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard

Skills

Accurate measuring

Attention to detail

Customer interaction

Team player

Safe at heights

Tools

Glazing equipment

Hand tools

Job description

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Winstone Glass - innovators in glass – Islington, South Island

A significant part of the role will involve retrofit double glazing projects, working with existing windows to upgrade them to double glazing. You may also be involved in the wider range of glazing services, including residential and commercial glazing, glass processing and specialist glass installations.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately measure existing aluminium and timber window frames for retrofit double glazing
• Remove existing single glazing safely and efficiently
• Prepare existing frames to accommodate new double-glazed units
• Install retrofit double-glazed units into existing window and door frames
• Install and assemble window sashes and components
• Carry out site glazing and work safely in customers' homes
• Install glass into a wide range of applications including windows, doors, skylights, partitions and other structures
• Handle and install double-glazed, toughened, laminated and other specialist glass products
• Use glass handling tools and equipment safely and efficientlyWork closely with customers, other trades and team members to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard

About you

• Minimum 3 years' experience in glazing, glass installation, aluminium joinery or related work
• Experience with retrofit double glazing or existing window frames is highly desirable
• Experience working with aluminium/non-ferrous metals is advantageous
• Good understanding of glass products and installation techniques
• Accurate measuring skills and strong attention to detail
• Confident using hand tools and glazing equipment
• Able to work safely at heights when required
• Professional and confident when working in customers' homes
• Reliable, practical and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full, valid driver's licence

About us

• Winstone Glass provides a full range of residential and commercial glazing services. We have a strong pipeline of work and are a growing, established company.
• Competitive pay based on experience
• A varied role across retrofit double glazing and all areas of general glazing
• The opportunity to develop specialist skills in the growing retrofit double glazing market
• Ongoing training and skill development
• A supportive team environment working alongside experienced glaziers
• A strong and consistent pipeline of work