Aluminium Fabricator

Company Description GG Glass & Glazing Ltd. is a national planned and emergency glazing provider serving commercial customers, including nationwide retailers, local authorities, the leisure industry, and small to medium businesses. The company supplies and installs a wide range of products such as structural glazing, bolted systems, curtain walling, and aluminium windows and doors. GG Glass & Glazing also delivers laminated and toughened glass, glass bends and curves, internal and external glazing, shelves, partitions, mirrors, and decorative and patterned glass. Its portfolio further includes automatic, sliding, and manual glass doors, solar and security film, manifestations, and graphics, offering clients comprehensive glazing and aluminium solutions.

Role Description The Aluminium Fabricator role at GG Glass & Glazing Ltd. is a full-time, on-site position based in Manchester. The role involves fabricating and assembling aluminium windows, doors, curtain walling, and related systems to technical drawings and specifications. Day-to-day tasks include measuring and cutting aluminium profiles, operating fabrication machinery and hand tools, fitting hardware, and preparing units for installation. The Aluminium Fabricator will check quality and accuracy of finished products, follow health and safety procedures, and work closely with the installation and project teams to meet deadlines. The role may also involve occasional site visits to support installations and resolve fabrication issues.

Qualifications

• Strong aluminium fabrication skills, including cutting, machining, assembly, and use of relevant hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and job sheets, with good attention to detail and measurement accuracy.
• Experience working with aluminium windows, doors, curtain walling, or similar architectural glazing systems in a workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of health and safety practices in fabrication and workshop settings, including safe use of machinery and PPE.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and correct fabrication issues before products leave the workshop.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with installers, project managers, and other colleagues.
• Physical capability to handle materials, stand for extended periods, and perform manual tasks safely.
• Relevant vocational qualification or apprenticeship in fabrication, engineering, or a related trade is preferred; prior experience in the glazing or construction industry is an advantage.