Factory Operative (Caster/Sponger)

Fiskars Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff discount (Wedgwood & Fiskars)

Pension scheme

Free onsite gym

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fiskars Group is seeking a Factory Operative to join the Wedgwood factory in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, reporting to the Production Manager. You will work on our iconic china and Jasper products, with a focus on casting and sponging.

A trade test will be part of the recruitment process, and you will join a team that values accuracy and collaboration. Hours are 38 per week (Mon-Thu 08:00–16:06 with 15 minutes flexi; Fri 07:30–15:06 with no flexi).

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar ceramic manufacturing role.
• Dexterity and attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively and work well in a team.
• Willing to learn additional skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate on the Wedgwood ceramic manufacturing lines (china and Jasper products).
• Perform casting and sponging tasks.
• Complete a trade test as part of the recruitment process.
• Shift pattern: 38 hours per week.

Skills

Casting

Sponging

Dexterity

Eye for detail

Teamwork

Job description

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday! We are looking for a Factory Operative to work at the Wedgwood factory, located in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be an experienced and competent ceramic manufacturing operative and will be required to work on our iconic china and Jasper product. The key skills required for this position are casting and sponging. About you, our perfect candidate will: have previous experience of working in a similar role be approachable and friendly with a ‘can-do’ attitude have dexterity and an eye for detail have the ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team be willing to learn additional skills

Hours of work total 38 per week, working Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.06 (with 15 mins flexi time either side) and Friday 07.30 to 15.06 (with no flexi time). Applicants will be required to perform a trade test as part of our recruitment process.

What we can offer you:

• free on-site parking
• staff discount within the World of Wedgwood and on products within the Fiskars Group brand portfolio
• pension scheme
• free onsite gym (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
• employee assistance programme

Last day of application: 2026-10-30 *****

At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

• Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.
• Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs like onsite gym and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Support: Life happens, and we’re here to support you. We offer employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.
• Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.
• Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer pension plan contributions (both company and employee contribute) providing you with financial security in your post-work years
• Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.
• Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.
• Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.
• Other benefits: Free onsite parking

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2025, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.1 billion, and we had approximately 6,600 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars. BA Vita offers products in the high‑end homeware segment as well as fine branded jewelry. Its desirable brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2025, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 613 million, and it had approximately 5,000 employees. BA Fiskars offers functional innovations in the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2025, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 522 million, and it had approximately 1,300 employees.