Factory Operative - Glazing Kiln Emptier & Placer

Steelite International; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Enhanced annual leave

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Steelite International is hiring a Glazing Operative in Stoke-on-Trent. This full-time, permanent role involves loading and unloading ware from kilns, ensuring smooth firing flow and upholding safety and quality standards.

The position requires a good level of English and Maths, at least one year in manufacturing, reliability, and willingness to work overtime. On-the-job training is provided with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English and Maths.
• At least 1 year’s experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable with good attendance and timekeeping.
• Willing to work reasonable overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Empty ware from kiln cars using the correct method and at the appropriate speed.
• Place ware into cages and boxes as required.
• Ensure kiln cars are free from debris and identify any issues that may affect production.
• Ensure ware remains correctly separated and stored.
• Load ware onto kiln cars and report any issues to Team Leaders.
• Work effectively to meet production targets and departmental requirements.
• Maintain quality standards throughout the loading and unloading process.
• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations and Company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Support the department by carrying out other reasonable duties as required.

Skills

English

Maths

Job description

Join Our Team

Full time

Permanent

We're looking for a Glazing Operative to join our Glazing Department. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for loading and unloading ware from kiln cars, helping to ensure products move efficiently through the firing process while maintaining quality and safety standards.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, take pride in maintaining high standards and want to play an important role in supporting manufacturing operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm Friday: 6:00am – 12:00pm

£13.11 per hour

About the Role

As a Glazing Operative, you'll be responsible for placing ware onto kiln cars for firing and safely removing fired ware from kiln cars. You'll ensure products are handled correctly, stored appropriately and prepared to meet production requirements while maintaining high standards of quality and housekeeping.

Working as part of the Glazing Department, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of products through the kiln process, helping to support departmental targets and prevent production bottlenecks.

Key Responsibilities

• Empty ware from kiln cars using the correct method and at the appropriate speed.
• Place ware into cages and boxes as required.
• Ensure kiln cars are free from debris and identify any issues that may affect production.
• Ensure ware remains correctly separated and stored.
• Load ware onto kiln cars and report any issues to Team Leaders.
• Work effectively to meet production targets and departmental requirements.
• Maintain quality standards throughout the loading and unloading process.
• Comply with all Health & Safety regulations and Company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Support the department by carrying out other reasonable duties as required.

About You

• Have a good standard of English and Maths.
• Ideally have at least one year's experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Be reliable, with good attendance and timekeeping.
• Be willing to work reasonable overtime when required.
• Demonstrate flexibility and support other departments when needed.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Be comfortable receiving instruction and guidance from managers and team leaders.
• Have the confidence to identify problems and communicate ideas and suggestions.
• Be able to make basic decisions and elevate issues where appropriate.
• Take ownership of your workload and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Communicate openly and honestly with colleagues and managers.
• Be motivated to contribute to the success of both the department and the wider business.

Training

You’ll receive full on-the-job training, including Manual Handling training and any refresher training required for the role.

• We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
• Company pension, free pension advice and life insurance.
• Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Screening and a Health & Wellbeing Programme.
• Enhanced annual leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, bereavement leave and company sick pay.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, discounted products and free on-site parking.
• Employee referral scheme, Long Service Awards, Reward & Recognition Programme, company events and a pre-retirement scheme.

Why Join Us?

Joining our Glazing Department means becoming part of a hardworking and supportive team that plays an essential role in keeping production moving efficiently. Safety, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the success of our manufacturing operation.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your skills, attention to detail and commitment to quality will make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Steelite International is the leading designer, marketer, manufacturer, and supplier of award-winning tableware, lighting, and buffet solutions for the global hospitality industry. Steelite core brands include Steelite Distinction & Performance, William Edwards, D.W. Haber, Hollowick, Creations, Folio, Varick, Homer Laughlin, Hall China, and Aspen Drinkware. In addition to their core brands, Steelite distributes such prominent brands as Mogogo, Rona 5-Star Glass, Bormioli Rocco, Rene Ozorio, Robert Welch, Royal Porcelain, Robert Gordon Pottery, WNK, Anfora, Delfin, and Strahl. Dual headquarters in New Castle, PA, and Stoke-On-Trent, UK, and a 500,000 square foot manufacturing facility and twelve showrooms worldwide enable Steelite to service over 140 countries for more than 50 years. Steelite is committed to providing the best in functionality and design while minimizing the effect on our environment.

£13.11 per hour

Hours

38

Casual dressCompany pensionCycle to work schemeHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insuranceOn-site parkingReferral programmeSick payDiscounted productEnhanced annual leaveCompany eventsHealthcare Cash PlanFree Pension AdviceOccupational Health ScreeningEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced Maternity PayEnhanced Paternity PayBereavement LeaveReward and Recognition ProgrammeLong Service AwardsPre-Retirement Scheme

06-12-2026