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Glass Operative

Company:Contract Personnel Ltd
Salary:£12.71 - £25.44
Hours:Full-time
Location:NR29 5BG
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:7 Jul 2026
Closing date:6 Aug 2026
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Summary

Location: NR29Hours: Rotating Shifts

  • Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
  • Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pmContract: 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 (norwichindustrial@cpl.uk.com/01603764044)

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