Construction Opportunity: Glazier

Glazier Current Vacancies

2007-03-06:

Glaziers cut and install new glass panes and other glazing materials on a range of commercial, industrial and domestic premises.

They also work on the repair and maintenance of glazing and glazed structures on buildings.
The main areas of work are window fixing, window replacement and roof glazing.

For each job, the appropriate type of glass is selected according to its purpose, for example plate glass for a shop front or security glass in a bank.

Glaziers working on a domestic household often work alone whereas on commercial projects, a team of glaziers works together to fit and replace glass and glazing units.

Glaziers often work alongside other tradespeople such as carpenters and joiners.

Glaziers may also work fitting replacement car windscreens.
Glaziers work a 39-hour week, although out-of-hours work is common for emergency replacement of broken glass.

Protective clothing, such as gloves and hard hats are worn when working on building sites.

Glaziers work for firms that sell, cut and install glass for construction companies, local authorities, public organisations and shopfitting companies. Some glazing firms may specialise in conservatory construction, glass roofing or other aspects of glazing.

Many glaziers are self-employed and may work on a sub-contract basis.
Progression is normally to technician or supervisory level, overseeing a team of glaziers, or movement into specialist work.

Experienced glaziers with additional responsibilities may earn between 20,000 and 23,000.

Overtime and shift allowances will supplement income, while self-employed glaziers negotiate their own rates. (Permalink)