Glass Technology Services expands with five new job vacancies

We’re a globally recognised provider of glass testing, analysis and R&D based in North Sheffield – with more than 250 customers globally across a range of sectors. As part of our growth plans, we have five new positions open for applications.

Are you a dynamic team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment where you can work on a variety of projects? If so, take a look at the opportunities we have available below.

Technologist

As a Technologist, your role will span multiple sectors and you will be able to widen your existing knowledge and skills as you develop your expertise.

You will:

• Independently carry out technical pieces of work
• Interpret results and give guidance to customers where needed
• Be expected to conform to the requirements of the Quality and H&S systems in all work
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Quality and H&S systems where appropriate
• Maintain and calibrate equipment as necessary
• Attend site visits as appropriate
• Assist in adapting and implementing new tests and standards using existing equipment
• Maintain a high level of customer service
• Maintain clear and accurate records of all work carried out

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Senior Technologist

We’re looking for a reliable and experienced technologist to join our technical team who can carry out various technical tasks as well as lead on key customer projects.

You will:

• Independently carry out technical pieces of work
• Interpret results and give guidance to customers where needed
• Be expected to conform to the requirements of the Quality and H&S systems in all work
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Quality and H&S systems where appropriate
• Maintain and calibrate equipment as necessary
• Attend site visits as appropriate
• Assist in adapting and implementing new tests and standards using existing equipment
• Maintain a high level of customer service
• Maintain clear and accurate records of all work carried out

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Technical Resourcing Lead (two positions available)

The successful candidate will manage multiple diverse work streams through effective project planning and people management. The primary purpose of the role is to manage a team of approximately 10 technical colleagues, utilising your project planning expertise to appropriately combine product and people for optimum performance.

You will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day people management, including but not limited to, carrying out performance appraisals and upholding performance standards, maintaining and contributing to our employee wellbeing agenda, managing absence and other employee relations issues with the support of a dedicated HR team.
• Maintaining and developing, in line with strategic growth plans, the required skills for optimum performance and progression – both personal and commercial, through training, development and succession planning.
• Manage a team of colleagues in line with the company's core values and strictly uphold and role model these.
• Manage and develop labour in line with our technical development frameworks and competency frameworks.
• Work in close collaboration with the Area Leads to ensure work is carried out efficiently, to the deadline and to a high standard, through effective resource allocation and management.
• Identify and communicate risks to project delivery and fulfilment through proactive identification, combined with a solution focused mentality.
• Work with the Quality Manager and Health and Safety Manager to maintain and improve the management systems, taking a key role in communications of the QHSE agenda as an engagement item to your wider team.
• Report on KPIs related to people management, e.g. absence, utilisation and work in close collaboration with your HR team to plan and react to any trends.
• Be involved in larger scale commercial and grant funded project management through project planning and management activities where required.
• Be a positive and enthusiastic change agent and promoter.
• Work autonomously to form a growing agenda of daily responsibilities in a newly created role.

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Business Development Manager

We are looking for an experienced, confident and motivated Business development manager to join our commercial team as we develop and grow. The business development manager will be a crucial and highly valued role within our sales and commercial team. You will be responsible for generating business opportunities with prospect customers, building relationships with our existing customers and developing commercial opportunities in all areas including consultancy and technical services.

You will:

• build commercial relationships with key customers in manufacturing, food and drink and pharma.
• develop and manage a new business pipeline, seeking and generating new business development opportunities, securing sales and projects from our key sectors.
• work alongside the marketing and communications team to develop customer and competitor profiles.
• identify opportunities for overseas market opportunities.
• manage and mentor the business development coordinators.
• manage you own pipeline, write commercial proposals and work through the entire sales cycle.
• report on KPIs and departmental performance.
• build effective relationships within the commercial team and area leads.
• represent the business at appropriate sales/trade/customer events.

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If you’re interested in applying for a position, you can do so using the link under each vacancy. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact hr@britglass.co.uk