Location: Lichfield St Factory
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Hours of Work: 7.00am - 3.30pm Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 2.00pm Friday.
About Emma Bridgewater
At Emma Bridgewater, we create beautifully crafted pottery that helps celebrate life's everyday moments. Proudly made in Stoke-on-Trent, our products combine traditional craftsmanship with quality and creativity.
As a proud Certified B Corporation, we're committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive while making a positive impact on our communities and the environment. If you're looking to develop your skills within a supportive manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
We’re looking for a Ceramic Production Operation to join our Hand Dipping team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our manufacturing operation, helping to produce the high-quality ceramic products that Emma Bridgewater customers know and love. Your primary focus will be hand-dipping decorated, easy-fire, Vit and glost ware, ensuring each piece receives a consistent glaze and meets our quality standards before moving to the next stage of production.
You’ll use your knowledge of pint weights, viscometers and glaze preparation to maintain the correct glaze consistency while working safely and efficiently to achieve production targets. Previous hand-dipping experience is preferred, and you’ll receive relevant training and development to help you build your skills within the role.
Key responsibilities
- Hand-dip decorated, easy-fire, Vit and glost ware to the required quality standards.
- Prepare, check and adjust glazes using the appropriate methods and procedures.
- Measure pint weights and use a viscometer to maintain the correct glaze consistency.
- Inspect dipped ware and ensure product quality is preserved throughout the process.
- Work efficiently to meet agreed production targets and deadlines.
- Keep the working area clean, tidy and safe.
- Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Communicate clearly with the Team Leader and Production Manager, raising any quality or production concerns promptly.
- Follow all company health and safety procedures.
Additional responsibilities
- Demonstrate behaviours that reflect the values and personality of the business.
- Take part in training and development relevant to your role.
- Work safely, taking responsibility for your own health and safety and that of those around you.
- Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming working environment.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the business.
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
