Technologist - Forming & Annealing Glass

Technologist – Forming & Annealing Glass

Location: Ormskirk, West Lancashire

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum dependent on experience

WHO ARE WE?

The NSG Group is a global leader in glass manufacturing in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Creative Technology.

Our mission is to change our surroundings and improve our world. We work towards our Vision which is based on the strong belief in our long-held values: sincere and ethical culture, commitment to safety and technology, and respect for people.

THE ROLE

We have a vacancy for a Technologist based at our European Technical Centre, Lathom within the Flat Glass Technology Group.

The key responsibilities of this role will cover flat glass forming and annealing technologies, whilst also supporting our broader activities involving decarbonisation, manufacturing improvements, process & product development.

The role will involve a mixture of practical site-based activities and theoretical work, developing and delivering technological innovation, whilst also providing technical support to production issues and larger engineering capital projects (e.g. float plant start-ups following repair). As such there is close interaction with other NSG functions: Manufacturing Excellence, Engineering, Procurement and the Sustainability Group, as well as the flat glass plants themselves. Technical support requests are often unplanned and urgent, requiring a rapid, effective response, sometimes with travel required at short notice.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You and your Skills

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of glass forming and annealing would be preferred.
• Science or Engineering degree qualified with minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
• Excellent organisational, IT, and presentation skills.
• An agile self-starter with good communication and influencing skills who relishes solving problems and reacting quickly to changing business needs.
• Project management experience would be advantageous.
• A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas, sometimes at short notice, for periods of a few days to a few weeks is essential.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus declared public holidays.
• On site car parking.
• On site electric car charging ports.
• On site canteen.
• Bonus scheme. – not guaranteed
• Group Personal Pension Plan – a defined contribution scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On site fitness activities and events.
• Flexibility with working hours.

We give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute to their full potential and harness the richness of ideas.

If you believe you can take on the challenge, we very much want to hear from you.

Closing date 29th November 2025.