Meet our September Employee of the Month: Rhett Smith
Meet our September Employee of the Month, Rhett Smith! Rhett is fabricator in our uPVC factory and a key member of the uPVC production team, with 17 years of experience in the industry. He has a wealth of knowledge and is a confident user of all our machinery. He frequently steps in to help others, to cover for his colleagues or to train new team members.
We have caught up with Rhett to ask about his role and what he enjoys most about it and here is what he has told us: “What I enjoy most is working with the lads. We have a great team here, everyone is on the same page. All my colleagues have worked here for many years and everyone is getting along.”
“I did leave Tradeglaze for another job five years ago but the grass wasn’t greener. After a couple of years I was fed up with long working hours and shift work. I was glad that Tradeglaze had an opening at the time and offered me a job again. We have been incredibly busy but I have never looked back, I love working here.”
“Technology has developed rapidly over the years and we have had a lot of new machinery arrive since I rejoined the company. My job is very technical but I really enjoy that and I love learning!”
What advice would you give to anyone who is interested in a career in the glazing industry? “It’s a great industry, very busy so days fly by. I’d say choose a company where you will be welcomed and supported and where you will be able to learn. Tradeglaze is a great company, we take a lot of pride in what we do and have earned several awards this years. The team are welcoming and supportive, you are never left to your own devices.”
In his free time Rhett enjoys reading, particularly books by Ian McEwan and J. K. Rowling. He also likes keeping fit, with running being his favourite!
Rhett’s manager, Kenny King, uPVC production manager at Tradeglaze, has said: “Rhett has made a huge difference on his return to the company. He is very experienced in his role and moves around the factory to help others and confidently coordinate jobs, no matter how complex the work may be. Even though he has been in the industry for a long time, he is always eager to learn new skills. He is very professional and frankly an indispensable member of our team.”
Congratulations to Rhett on earning the Employee of the Month! It is well deserved, you are a hard-working colleague who is always ready to help and support others. We are very lucky to have you as part of our team here at Tradeglaze.
