Glazing Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity for a glazing operative to join a well-established team based in Blaydon on Tyne. GC Windows has a strong placement within the Newbuild Construction industry.
Our Head office and factories are based in Pontypool South Wales with operating regions in Wales & South West, South East, North Midlands, and North East Midlands. As a team we have excellent history and an enviable position in the market with current growth allowing opportunity to expand further within our field.
Should you be a person looking for job security then this is a full-time permanent opportunity, the working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.00am-16.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 13:00pm however at times your working hours may vary to accommodate the operations demands. You will receive a competitive salary (experience dependant), workplace pension, 28 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) and the knowledge of joining a positive and fun team with a can-do attitude.
Job type
· Full time, Permanent position
Key responsibilities and Duties
· Deliver completed plots of windows and French doors on time and in full.
· Manually lifting double glazed units into UPVC frames and assembling to a finished frame.
· Ensuing all processes are followed in full on all aspects of the job role.
· Loading and unloading vans for goods in and out
· Stripping and handling glass
· Duties to be carried out and competed in line with health & safety legislation and company policies.
· Booking in delivers received
· Completing all relevant paperwork for the finished products.
Skills/Knowledge
· Driving Licence and own transport desirable due to location
· Experience of working in the UPVC industry not essential.
· Effective communicational skills
· Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
· A passion for making a positive difference with integrity, teamwork determination and pride.
· Forklift Licence desirable but not essential
Full training will be provided as well as the opportunity to develop and growth within GC Windows.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blaydon-On-Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Glazing Operative roles across GC Windows Northeast's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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