Factory Operative (Temp)
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
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.
We are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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.
Fire Glass UK Ltd is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, and glaziers of fire and acoustic glass, and is looking to appoint a Factory operative at their Bristol branch on a four month fixed term contract.
Your Tasks
- Carry out all aspects of general laboring & housekeeping duties to allow products to be finished on time and to a high standard for customers.
- Assist Glass operatives where required in the production process.
- Adhering to relevant health and safety regulations when operating machinery and handling products.
- Comply with the requirements for the role as set out within the company’s Employee Handbook & Integrated Management System.
- Comply with the requirements of any Core Duties or other relevant procedural or policy documents applicable to your role.
- Handle & store glass in a factory in a safe manner, which may involve operating lifting equipment.
- Keep work areas and the factory floor clean, safe & tidy; organised & free from hazardous material.
- Operate and clean assembly and production machinery and hand‑held tools.
- Assist in waste disposal and recycling activities.
- Comply with company PPE policy, wearing all requisite PPE when carrying out a task.
- Inform Supervisors of quality issues.
- Finish glass to high standard ensuring high quality.
- Monitor and conduct basic quality checks as detailed in QCC process.
- Adhere to operational procedures and production timelines.
- Execute daily work instructions received from Supervisor in a timely manner, complying with company policies, procedures, and instructions at all times.
- Prepare and package materials and products in accordance with specified standards.
- Assist with production control process where applicable.
- Load and unload goods/materials to and from vehicles and storage.
- Contribute to improving the business, protecting and enhancing the reputation of the company by putting forward new ideas and, when requested, implementing change.
- Undertake other duties within his/her competence or otherwise appropriate to the grading of the post as required.
Your Profile
- Awareness of health & safety within the workplace.
- Proven ability to understand quality control techniques.
- Strong physical strength and stamina.
- Ability to operate popular glass production equipment and tools.
- Exercise initiative and independence while also working as a team.
- Follow verbal and written instructions and keep accurate records.
- Maintain effective communication with management and peers.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, to meet delivery schedules and complete assigned jobs.
- Proven proficiency as forklift operator.
- Awareness of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity.
- Understanding of equalities in the workplace.
- Forklift operator licence is essential.
We Offer
- Birthday Holiday – one extra holiday in your birthday month.
- Workwear – high-quality workwear and protective clothing provided.
- Celebrate Success – team and company events at regular intervals.
Sounds like an exciting job?
We look forward to receiving your application! Your HR contact person, Stephen Oduguwa, will get back to you as soon as possible.
FireGlass UK Ltd.24-26 Hainge Road, Tividale, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2NHUnited Kingdom
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