Full job descriptionLocation: NR29
Hours: Rotating Shifts
*Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
*Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent



We are currently recruiting for a Glass Production Operative on behalf of our client based in the NR29 area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business producing high-quality glass products for a range of industries.
The successful candidate will receive full training across various areas of the production process, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.


Key Responsibilities*Glass Cutting – Transfer CAD data and optimise nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation and accurately cut components from glass sheets.
*Glass Grinding – Load CAD data, programme, and operate glass edge grinding machinery to achieve the required finish and specification.
*Glass Toughening – Train and operate specialist in-house bending and toughening processes, including flat glass furnaces, press-bent toughening plants, and sagged-bending furnaces.
*Glass Printing – Operate printing equipment to apply detailed designs and markings to glass prior to the toughening process.
*Manufacture glass products to a consistently high quality standard.
*Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure products meet customer specifications.
*Safely handle, lift, and manoeuvre glass components throughout the production process, using mechanical lifting equipment where required.
*Conduct quality checks and follow all company procedures and standards.
*Support other production activities and undertake additional duties as required.
Candidate Requirements*Previous manufacturing, production, engineering, or glass processing experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
*Willingness to learn specialist machinery and production processes.
*Ability to follow instructions and work to detailed specifications.
*Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
*Physically capable of handling glass products safely.
*Reliable, punctual, and able to work rotating shifts.
*Strong team-working skills and a positive attitude.
What’s on Offer*Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
*Full training provided across multiple specialist production areas.
*Opportunity to develop engineering and manufacturing skills.
*Monday to Friday working pattern.
*Supportive and professional working environment.
*Occasional Overtime on Saturdays.


If you are looking to build a career within a specialist manufacturing environment and are keen to learn new skills, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply today, or email/call our industrial team to query further ()