Blink Recruitment, operating as an Employment Business, is recruiting experienced Cup Shop Pottery Operatives to join one of Stoke-on-Trent's most prestigious and long-established pottery manufacturers.
An exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised pottery manufacturer with over 226 years of innovation and expertise in the industry. We are offering a variety of permanent and long-term career paths at its ever growing headquarters in Tunstall, as well as the chance to be a part of Stoke-On-Trent’s long standing heritage in pottery.
Working in pottery manufacturing is an exciting choice of career. You will get the chance to work with experts and leaders within the ceramic industry using the latest technology and equipment. Once you have explored and developed your foundational skills, you’ll have the choice to progress in your field of interest - all in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment. Whether you have experience already or are brand new to the industry, your career can begin with us.
The Role
As a Cup Shop Pottery Operative, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality ceramic products including cups, mugs, bowls and other tableware.
Working within a supportive production team, your duties will include:
- Operating cup shop machinery to produce ceramic ware
- Loading clay cylinders onto machinery
- Monitoring machine performance to ensure consistent quality
- Inspecting products throughout the manufacturing process
- Removing seams and imperfections using sponges to create a smooth finish
- Applying glaze to biscuit ware where required
- Maintaining excellent quality standards
- Following all health and safety procedures
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates will have:
- Previous pottery or manufacturing experience (preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- A reliable and positive attitude
- A methodical approach to work
- The ability to stand for long periods
- Comfortable working in a warm production environment
- A strong commitment to health and safety
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Shifts and pay
- Rotating Shifts: Monday to Thursday 05.45 - 13.45 / 13.45-21.45 Friday 05.45 - 12.45 / 12.45-17.45
- Payrate £12.81 per hour raising to £13.60 once trained.
- (1.75hrs) Monday to Thursday (8hrs shift allowance over 2 weeks)
- Overtime: available
- permanent day 1 placement.
Polite notice - All out of date CV's will automatically be declined regardless for experience. Please ensure your CV is updated covering any gaps in employment.
References will be required.
Please call 01782 939097 today to arrange our online registration and interview. Please ensure that your CV is fully up to date.
Note - you must be able to reliably get to Tunstall/Sandyford area for 0545 and back home when finishing at 22.00
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Polite note - if you do not answer the following questions, your application will automatically be declined regardless of experience.
- have you worked in a pottery based role before? If yes, where, what role and when.?
- Can you reliably get to the Tunstall/Sandyford area for 0545 and back home when finishing at 22.00. Public transport cannot get you hare or home of you live on the other side of Hanley bus station.
- Have you worked for Churchill China before? All ex workers are documented. !!
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
