Working In The Industry

National Glass Sector Employers

Pilkington Extend a Warm Welcome to the Glass Careers Pathway

Pilkington is a leader in the global flat glass industry and we are one of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products. The float glass process, invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952, is now the world standard used by all the major glass manufacturing companies. Our company has a history that can be traced back to 1826 and, from June 2006 we have been a member of NSG Group. Together we form the largest flat glass manufacturer in the world with 36,000 employees. We have manufacturing units in 26 countries that stretch across 5 continents (USA, Brazil, China and India), offering a vast range of jobs and careers. Together, these units produce 6.4 million tonnes of float glass a year and, our combined annual sales for 2006 were around £4billion.

At present we employ around 4,500 people in the UK and our employee records show that throughout our history we have provided a large number a people with rewarding, lifelong careers. With no restrictions where you can develop your career with us, we fully expect this to continue in the future. Whether you decide to join as an Apprentice, a University Graduate or indeed looking for a career change, Pilkington are keen to help each individual realise their full potential through individual learning programmes linked to our business objectives.

To maintain our position as market leader, we invest heavily in research and development and two recent successes in this field include our invention of the world's first self-cleaning glass - Pilkington Acti™ and another new product called EnergiKare, which can greatly reduce the heating costs in buildings. We support the development of the Glass Sector 'I Choose' Pathway and believe that the information in this website will help you to make an informed decision about your future. For more information on careers with Pilkington visit our web site at: www.pilkington.com

Everest

Everest Ltd began life in 1965 and has grown into one of the most recognised home improvement companies in the UK. Over the past 42 years, we have introduced an ever-growing range of products from windows to security systems, and we continue to develop new products to the highest standards. Our commitment to producing the best products of their kind on the market marks us out in our field. People are the most important asset to our business and because of this, we place a strong emphasis on recruiting and retaining the right people.

We aim to deliver one key goal, to recruit the best possible people to meet our brand promise to 'Fit the Best'. Everest is committed to developing its people to enable them to reach their full potential. We understand that everyone has a different range of skills and backgrounds, so we have a variety of development opportunities from in-housetraining courses to a company-wide coaching programme.

We are one of the most heavily accredited companies in the industry. We have gained recognition and awards from leading trade bodies, British Board of Agrement Certificate and British Standards Institute, for our commitment in achieving the very highest standards in building materials. We pride ourselves on providing the best products and consistently achieving high standards, backed up by the best customer service.

Dedication and attention to detail ensures an excellent product is delivered to our customers. Everest has in excess of 2 million satisfied customers, which can largely be accredited to the hard work and commitment of our staff. We currently employ over 950 employees, with the addition of nearly 800 sales representatives and 750 installers throughout the UK who are self-employed.

To find out more about careers with Everest Ltd visit our website at www.everestjobs.co.uk or send us your C.V. with the type of role that you are interested in to recruitment_response@everestlimited.co.uk.