General Assistant - Glass Processor

Pearsons Glass

General Assistant – Glass Processing

Founded in 1901, Pearsons Glass has built a reputation as one of the UK's leading specialist glass manufacturers and processors. From architectural and decorative glass to heritage restoration and bespoke glazing solutions, we pride ourselves on quality, craftsmanship and customer service.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking General Assistant to join our glass processing team.

This is a varied, hands-on role working across different areas of the factory and supporting our production teams with the day-to-day running of the plant. The role will involve assisting machine operators, safely moving and handling glass, preparing materials, packing finished products, carrying out basic quality checks and maintaining good housekeeping standards.

You will work across the plant as required, so we are looking for someone who is practical, flexible, safety-conscious and willing to learn.

Your hours will be Monday to Thursday 07.00 – 15.00 and 07.00 – 14.00 on Fridays and 22 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators and production teams.
• Safely handle and move glass, including items weighing up to approximately 25kg.
• Prepare materials and products for processing.
• Pack and prepare finished goods for dispatch.
• Carry out basic quality checks.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas.
• Support different departments and areas of the factory as required.
• Follow all health, safety and quality procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• Reliable, hardworking and punctual.
• Comfortable with physical work and manual handling.
• Good team player with a practical approach.
• Willing to learn new skills and work across different areas of the business.
• Previous manufacturing or glass industry experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
• A driving licence and forklift licence would be advantageous.

This is an entry-level role with full training provided and the opportunity to progress into machine operating, glass processing and other areas of the business for the right person.

Benefits

· Hourly rate of £13.05 (£24,768.90 per annum)

· Enhanced sick pay

· Increased maternity leave and payment

· Increased paternity leave and payment

· Death in service benefit

· Health Cash care plan for you and your family

Why Join Pearsons Glass?

We're proud of our history—but we're even more excited about our future.

We believe in investing in our people, giving them the opportunity to grow, develop and make a real impact. So, if would like to join a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

There will be a two stage interview firstly over Teams and then in our Liverpool Head Office. Please note that you will be required to prove your right to work in the UK before attending an interview. We are unable to consider any applications without this documentation.

Pay: £13.05 per hour

Expected hours: 36.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person