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Glazier CV: example and template

This example is for glaziers and glass fitters at glazing workshops, building glass manufacturers and companies fitting enclosures, railings and facades, and for people training in the trade.

The employer wants to know which glass you process, on which machines and whether you fit at the customer's site. We show you how to describe this on your CV.

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Example CV: glazier

All the details in this example are fictional. Treat it as a model of layout and wording, and replace the content with your own experience.

Krzysztof Malinowski

Glazier, glass fitter

Lodz +48 123 456 789 krzysztof.malinowski@example.com

Professional profile

Glazier with 8 years of experience at a glazing workshop and on customer installations. I cut and process glass and fit shower enclosures, mirrors, railings and toughened glass partitions. With my crew I do about 15 installations a week and take care of safety when handling large panes.

Work experience

Glazier, glass fitter

02.2019 - present

Glazing workshop, Lodz

  • Fitting shower enclosures, mirrors, railings and glass partitions, about 15 installations a week.
  • Measuring at the customer's site and preparing orders for the toughening plant.
  • Cutting float glass and mirrors, edge grinding and drilling holes.
  • Moving and fitting large panes with suction lifters and a lift.
  • Dealing with customers and handing over work.

Insulated glass production worker

04.2016 - 01.2019

Window manufacturer, Zgierz

  • Operating the insulated glass unit line.
  • Quality checks of glass units.
  • Glazing window sashes.

Education

Building finishing worker

2012 - 2015

Vocational school in Lodz

Skills

  • Cutting and processing glass
  • Fitting enclosures, mirrors and railings
  • Toughened and laminated glass
  • Measuring at the customer's site
  • Insulated glass units
  • Safely moving large panes

Licences and training

  • UDT licence for mobile elevating work platforms
  • Glass railing installation training, 2022

Languages

  • English: A2

Additional information

  • Category B driving licence

I hereby consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR).

How to write a glazier CV

Professional summary

Say which glass you process, which products you fit and how many years you have worked. Add measuring at the customer's site, because toughened glass cannot be cut afterwards, so whether it fits depends on the measurement.

Glazier with 2 years of experience at a glazing workshop. I cut glass and mirrors, grind edges and help fit shower enclosures. I want to take measurements on my own.

Experience: duties and achievements

Describe the types of glass, products, machines and number of installations. Show safety with large panes and customer contact, because installations take place in homes and offices.

Weaker: Fitting glass.

Better: Fitting enclosures, mirrors, railings and glass partitions, about 15 installations a week.

Weaker: Measuring.

Better: Measuring at the customer's site and preparing orders for the toughening plant.

Weaker: Cutting glass.

Better: Cutting float glass and mirrors, edge grinding and drilling holes.

Skills worth listing

List types of glass, techniques and equipment. Under personal skills, show accuracy and caution, because a mistake means damaged material and a new order.

Professional skills

  • Cutting and grinding
  • Toughened and laminated glass
  • Fitting and hardware
  • Measuring
  • Insulated glass units
  • Suction lifters and lifts

Personal skills

  • Accuracy
  • Caution
  • Dealing with customers
  • Working in a crew
  • Tidiness

Licences and training

List UDT licences for platforms and lifts and training from hardware and railing system manufacturers. For work at height, add valid medical clearance.

Glazier CV with no experience

Start as an assistant at a glazing workshop or in glass production. Describe physical work in which accuracy mattered.

Say that you want to learn cutting and fitting. Glazing workshops train new staff on the job.

Tailoring your CV to the job offer

A glazing workshop looks for customer installations and measuring, a window manufacturer for line work and quality checks, and a facade company for work at height. Move what the job ad is about to the top.

The most common mistakes on a glazier CV

Questions and answers

What should a glazier put on a CV?

Types of glass, products, cutting and processing, installations, measuring, number of orders, UDT licences and driving licence.

Does a glazier need a licence?

Not to work in a workshop, but UDT licences for platforms and lifts are useful for installations.

Can you become a glazier with no experience?

Yes, as a workshop assistant. On your CV, show accuracy, physical work and willingness to learn.

Why does measuring matter on a glazier CV?

Toughened glass cannot be cut after toughening, so accurate measuring decides costs. It is a valuable skill.

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