Glass Operative

Production Operative/ Glass Loader - West Thurrock

You'll be working for Glassolutions in West Thurrock.

Glassolutions is an exciting Saint-Gobain brand and is the largest processor and distributor of Glass in the UK. We offer a range of services unrivalled across the glass industry, supplying and processing glass for a broad range of applications.

Is this role right for me?

A great Operator at Glassolutions will put safety above all else & work well in a team.

There is some specific experience and skills we are looking for from suitable candidates;

• Previous experience of working with glass is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• A good work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Customer focused, a team player and good communication skills.
• Have high health and safety standards.

What will I be doing in the role?

Our Operators are important to help ensure products are manufactured and available for the customer on time. This will involve problem solving and teamwork to ensure products are available for collection when required by the customer. As part of your role, you will be responsible for:

• Operating machinery and equipment to cut and handle glass safely and effectively.
• Preparing glass loads for customers, assisting drivers to load or offload vehicles as necessary and ensuring correct paperwork is used.
• Maintaining a high standard of workplace housekeeping and carrying out daily checks on equipment and machinery that is being used.
• Engaging with Supervisors and Team Leaders daily to discuss quality and production targets.
• Working in a controlled and safe manner in line with Health and Safety policies, always wearing appropriate PPE and immediately reporting defects/accidents/near misses.
• Dealing with customers in a pleasant, helpful, and efficient manner, representing the Company in a positive light at all times.

Are Glass Solutions UK and Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employer?

We're working hard to be, and we're keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you! We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexible requirement or need that you may have for this role. We can't guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, but we promise to listen.