Factory Operative
At FireGlass, we supply certified fire-resistant glazing solutions – cut to size, ready to install, and tailored to your project. With fast delivery, reliable service, and a clear focus on safety, we help protect what matters most. That's the Fire Glass Promise - safety, quality, and service you can trust.
Join us in our mission to build a workplace where everyone feels they belong, where their differences are celebrated, and where they can thrive personally and professionally.
We are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strive to remove barriers to employment and provide equal opportunities for advancement and growth within our company.
As an organization, we actively work to challenge bias and discrimination in all its forms. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement, ensuring that our policies, practices, and programs promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level.
Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to work in a fast-paced production environment?
We're looking for Factory Operative to join our team at Fire Glass UK, a leading name in fire safety glass manufacturing.
What we offer:
- A dynamic and supportive team environment
- A role where precision and quality truly matter
Your Tasks
- Operate various glass cutting machinery.
- Observe gauges, computer printouts and monitors to verify specified processing conditions and make adjustments as necessary.
- Set up and adjust automatic glass feeding, flowing and forming machines.
- Cut glass and mirrors to specified size and shape, using patterns, straightedge, tape measure, glass cutting tools.
- Break away excess glass by hand or with notched tool or glass pinchers.
- Examine and mark defective glass, to obtain best cut.
- Position pattern or drawing on glass, measure dimensions, and mark cutting lines, using glass tools.
- Smoothens and polishes rough edges using belt sander, straight line polisher or polishing wheels.
- Operate furnace to produce toughened glass.
- Sandblasts glass surface within guidelines, using sandblasting tools.
- Loading and unloading stillage for dispatch.
Your Profile
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Good physical stamina and teamwork skills
- Forklift license (essential)
- Commitment to health & safety and quality standards
Whether you're experienced or looking to grow in a supportive environment, we offer training and development to help you succeed.
Apply now and help us shape the future – one pane at a time!
We Offer
A Job with Relevance
See you career from a new perspective and work with us to make the world a safer place!
Birthday Holiday
One extra holiday in your birthday month
Celebrate Success
We organise team and company events at regular intervals because a strong company relies on a strong team.
Cycle scheme
Employees save money on a new bike of choice and accessories to go with it
Workwear
We will provide you with high-quality workwear and protective clothing.
Sounds like an exciting job?
Then hit the Apply button and let us know about you! If you have questions for us, we will be delighted to answer them. Please feel free to reach out to Emily from the HR team, who can be contacted as follows:
Fire Glass UK Ltd.
24 - 26 Haige Road, Tividale Oldbury
West Midlands B69 2NH | United Kingdom