Join Vitralux Bradtke — Master Glazier in Luxembourg since 1865
Vitralux Bradtke means 160 years of glass craftsmanship handed from father to son, a 1,500 m² workshop in Howald, over 35 people who care about their trade and the widest range of glazing services in Luxembourg. We train, we hire and we grow the people who build the finest glass projects in the Grand Duchy.
Many different skills, one common thread: glass
With over 20 specialisms, nobody here does the same thing twice in a day. From cutting in the workshop to fitting a façade at height, every day brings something new.
Glazier — Workshop
- Cutting to measure, to the millimetre
- Grinding and polishing edges
- Confident with the cutting tools
- Reading plans and drawings
- Quality-checking every piece
- Managing the stock
Glazier Installer — On Site
- Fitting mirrors and glass shelves
- Installing shower screens
- Fitting glass balustrades
- Fitting glass doors and partitions
- Working at height (access platform, scaffolding)
- Reading and working from drawings
Specialist Technician
- Structural glazing and bonded glazing
- Point fixings and technical façades
- Fire-rated glazing (EI30–EI120)
- UV printing and surface finishing
- Signal-permeable and functional glass
- Thickness calculations and specifications
Emergency Glazier
- Fast response when the call comes in
- Temporary boarding-up
- Emergency replacement (24/7)
- Reading the situation and diagnosing it
- Dealing with clients under pressure
- Category B driving licence required
Mirror Specialist
- Cutting and fitting made-to-measure mirrors
- Safety mirrors (Easy Safe, laminated)
- LED mirrors and accessible mirrors
- Two-way mirrors (MIRASTAR®)
- Splashbacks and wall cladding
- Precision to the millimetre
Façade Glazier / B2B
- Refurbishing glass façades
- Removing and refitting glazing at height
- Site coordination (crane, access platform)
- Standards EN 14449, EN 14179, ETAG 002
- Working in occupied buildings
- Liaising with clients and project owners
The skills that matter wherever you work with us
Precision and care
Glass does not forgive mistakes. Measuring to the millimetre and sticking scrupulously to the dimensions is the basis of all glazing work.
Reading drawings
Understanding architectural drawings, technical data sheets and installation details is what lets you work on your own.
Team spirit
Vitralux jobs often need several technicians on site. Helping each other out and talking things through are essential.
Getting around Luxembourg
Our sites cover the whole Grand Duchy. A category B driving licence is required for installer and emergency roles.
Client contact
In direct contact with private and trade clients, our technicians are the face of Vitralux on the ground.
Safety awareness
Glass is an unforgiving material. Following the safety rules (PPE, handling, working at height) is not negotiable.
Become a qualified glazier — Vitralux trains you and sees you through
Vitralux is an apprenticeship centre approved by the Chambre des Métiers of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. We offer the official glazier apprenticeship: you learn the trade in our workshop while following the theory at college. At the end you come away with a recognised qualification and, if your assessments are good, a permanent contract at Vitralux.
A work-and-study apprenticeship
Hands-on training in our Howald workshop, combined with the theory taught at college (Chambre des Métiers).
Registering
Register through the Chambre des Métiers in Luxembourg, then get in touch with Vitralux for an introductory interview.
Practical training at Vitralux
Cutting, polishing, fitting, working across the different services: every day in the workshop teaches you something concrete.
One-to-one support
A Vitralux mentor stays with you throughout the apprenticeship. Regular assessments track your progress.
Encouragement bonus
Vitralux pays a quarterly encouragement bonus: €2,000 for a SEHR GUT grade — €1,000 for a GUT grade. Good work deserves a good reward.
A permanent contract at the end
If your assessments are good, Vitralux will offer you a permanent contract when your apprenticeship ends. We invest in our people.
"Desen Message kann gären gedeelt gin."
— Michel Bradtke, sixth generation, managing director of Vitralux Bradtke
Why work at Vitralux?
Approved official training
Chambre des Métiers Luxembourg · recognised qualification.
Permanent contract after training
A job guaranteed if your assessments are good.
Encouragement bonus
€2,000 (SEHR GUT) · €1,000 (GUT) · every quarter.
A 1,500 m² workshop
Modern machines · 10,000 m² in stock · everything in house.
A big team
A family feel · skills handed on · people help each other.
20+ specialisms
Mirrors, façades, call-outs, printing… never the same day twice.
100% Luxembourgish
Every project is in the Grand Duchy · short journeys.
Landmark projects
K2 Kirchberg · Royal Hamilius · Zitha Klinik…
Room to progress
Team leader, specialist technician, site manager.
Looking for a trade with a future? Vitralux will train you.
Glazing is a trade you learn. You need no previous experience to apply for the apprenticeship: we are looking for people who are motivated, careful and good with their hands. For technician or experienced installer roles, a background in construction or glazing is welcome.
You want to learn a real trade with your hands
- You are careful, patient and curious.
- Classroom theory is not where you shine.
- You want to earn from day one and not waste time.
- You are keen to start out in an industry with a future.
→ Official training through the Chambre des Métiers
You have experience in glazing, construction, joinery or precision work
- You work on your own initiative on site.
- Safety and a job done properly matter to you.
- You want to join a settled team in Luxembourg.
- You are comfortable dealing with clients.
→ Installation technician or specialist role
A trilingual employer
Vitralux is a trilingual employer (Luxembourgish, French and German). Applications are welcome in all three languages. Respect and diversity have been part of our values since 1865.
Applying to Vitralux — simple and direct
Get in touch
Email us at info@vitralux.lu with "Application" in the subject line, or call us on (+352) 49 42 52. You do not need a perfect CV — an honest covering letter is enough to start.
Introductory interview
We invite you to an informal interview at our Howald workshop: a look round the premises, a chance to meet the team and answers to all your questions.
Registering with the Chambre des Métiers
For apprentices: register with the Chambre des Métiers in Luxembourg at the same time, to make your apprenticeship official.
Starting your training
You join the Vitralux team and begin: alternating between the workshop and your classes.
Join the Vitralux Bradtke team
Official training · permanent contract · encouragement bonus · a 1,500 m² workshop · 160 years of know-how.
Frequently asked questions about vacancies at Vitralux
Not for the apprenticeship. The official glazier apprenticeship through the Chambre des Métiers exists precisely to train people with no previous experience of the trade. We look for motivation, care and an interest in working with your hands. For experienced technician roles, a background in construction or a precision trade is welcome.
Vitralux pays apprentices a quarterly encouragement bonus based on their results: €2,000 for a SEHR GUT grade and €1,000 for a GUT grade. We believe good work deserves a good reward, including during training.
Yes. The work-and-study glazier apprenticeship at Vitralux is officially recognised by the Chambre des Métiers of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. You finish with a certified glazier qualification, recognised throughout Luxembourg and the Greater Region.
If your assessments are good throughout the apprenticeship, Vitralux will offer you a permanent contract at the end of it. We are training the colleagues of tomorrow and we have every reason to keep them: each apprentice represents time and money invested.
Yes. Vitralux is a trilingual company (French, Luxembourgish, German). Applications are accepted in all three languages. The team speaks Luxembourgish and German fluently day to day.
See what you would be building at Vitralux
Our projects
K2 Kirchberg, Royal Hamilius, Pfaffenthal… exceptional projects delivered by our team.
See our projects in LuxembourgAbout Vitralux
160 years of history, 6 Bradtke generations, a 1,500 m² workshop in Howald.
Discover the story of the Bradtke family firmOur services
20+ specialisms: mirrors, façades, balustrades, UV printing and much more.
Explore all our glazing services