Kiln Refractory Bricklayer

Steelite; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Enhanced annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Pre-Retirement Scheme

Job summary

Steelite International in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Kiln Car Maintenance operative to maintain kiln cars and associated components to high standards. You will inspect wheel assemblies, monitor refractory usage, and ensure a safe, efficient work environment.

The role involves regular repairs, stock checks, and keeping accurate maintenance records. Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30, Friday 07:00-13:00, with benefits including a company pension, cycle to work, and on-site parking.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect all kiln cars and carry out the necessary repairs using the appropriate materials.
• Inspect and repair the kiln linings as required.
• Monitor and record the use of all refractories.
• Maintain adequate levels of refractory materials and inform Kiln Management of order requirements.
• Report any kiln truck wheel issues to Kiln Management.
• Record keeping for inspections and repairs.
• Stock checks of kiln car wheels.
• Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations and Company policies and to ensure the work area is clean, tidy and safe.

Job description

To maintain the kilns and associated kiln cars to a high standard of repair and the condition of kiln cars wheels, ensuring the kiln cars run safely and reliably. To monitor the refractory material and stock usage to ensure continuous supply of these materials. In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Principal Accountabilities

• To regularly inspect all kiln cars and carry out the necessary repairs using the appropriate materials.
• Inspect and repair the kiln linings as required.
• Monitor and record the use of all refractories.
• Maintain adequate levels of refractory materials and inform Kiln Management of order requirements.
• Report any kiln truck wheel issues to Kiln Management.
• Record keeping for inspections and repairs.
• Stock checks of kiln car wheels.
• To comply with all Health and Safety Regulations and Company policies and to ensure at all times that the work area is clean, tidy and safe

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 07:00am - 3:30pm

Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm

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.

Hours

36

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

07-09-2026

Job attachments

Refractory_Bricklayer_and_Kiln_Car_Maintenance_JD_L2_-_October_2025.docx.pdf