Lithographer - Temporary

Steelite; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,680,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free pension advice

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Long Service Awards

Discounted products

Job summary

William Edwards Professional in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a reliable Factory Operative – Lithographer to apply lithographs onto glazed ware and ensure correct positioning in line with our quality standards.

You will prepare lithographs, apply them with a squeegee, check for trapped air, and carry out quality controls before ware is moved to the next stage. This role is an initial 8-week contract with training provided and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English and Maths.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Reliable and able to follow established processes and quality standards.
• Comfortable in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply lithographs onto glazed ware and ensure correct positioning.
• Prepare lithographs for application and soak interleaf sheets as required.
• Use a squeegee to apply lithographs with no trapped air and check decoration against paperwork.
• Carry out quality checks and place lithographed ware onto trucks for QC.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow health & safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

English literacy

Teamwork

Hand-eye coordination

Tools

Squeegee

Interleaf sheets

Job description

We're looking for a reliable and detail-focused Factory Operative – Lithographer to join our team.

This is an important role within our manufacturing process, where you'll be responsible for applying lithographs onto glazed ware in line with Company quality standards. You'll ensure lithographs are correctly positioned and applied, prepare lithographs for application and carry out quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards.

If you have a keen eye for detail, take pride in producing high-quality work and want to play an important role in maintaining our product standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours of Work

Monday to Wednesday: 7:45am – 4:15pm
Thursday to Friday: 7:45am – 1:15pm

£13.29 per hour

Contract

Initial 8-week contract

About the Role

As a Factory Operative – Lithographer, you'll be responsible for applying lithographs onto glazed ware, ensuring they are correctly positioned and applied in accordance with the relevant job description paperwork, decorating pictures and styling sheets.

You'll prepare lithographs for application, apply them to ware using a squeegee and ensure no trapped air is left underneath. You'll also place completed lithographed ware onto trucks for quality control checking and use pads to separate ware as required.

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to job description paperwork regarding the correct positioning of lithographs.

Check decorating pictures on the computer or styling sheet at the front bench to ensure the correct decoration is being applied.

Prepare lithographs for application by removing interleaf sheets and soaking them in water.

Apply lithographs to ware in the correct position and use a squeegee to ensure proper application with no trapped air.

Place lithographed ware onto trucks ready for quality control checking.

Utilise pads to separate ware as required.

Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.

Follow all Health & Safety regulations, Company policies and procedures.

Carry out other reasonable duties as required.

About You

Have a good standard of English and Maths.

Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.

Take pride in producing work to a consistently high standard.

Be reliable and able to follow established processes and quality standards.

Be comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Have good hand-eye coordination and a steady approach to detailed work.

Be willing to complete required training and refresher training when necessary.

Training

You'll receive full on-the-job training to ensure you understand the correct processes and quality standards required for the role. Refresher training will also be provided as required.

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 team means becoming part of an important stage in the manufacturing process, helping to ensure our products consistently meet the high quality standards our customers expect.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills through on-the-job training while working as part of a supportive team.

If you're detail-focused, reliable and take pride in producing quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

A passion for shape, design and traditional British craftsmanship is the inspiration behind every piece of William Edwards chinaware.

Established in 1993 by William Edwards, a graduate of The Royal College of Art London, William Edwards Professional specialises in the design and manufacture of fine bone chinaware for both luxury hospitality and retail clients worldwide.

William Edwards’ mission has always been to champion the craftsmanship and traditional skills found in Stoke-on-Trent, the heartland of England's ceramics industry since the late 1700s. Since 1995, William Edwards Professional has been based at the historic Anderton Works in the centre of the Potteries.

William Edwards and his exceptionally skilled team are well known for their competencies in decorating fine ceramics for famous brands across the UK and around the world. from collaborations with Michelin-star chefs such as Brett Graham and Tom Kerridge to designing stunning yet practical tableware collections, William Edwards continues to be recognised for quality and innovative design.

If you were successful, you would join the Company as a valued colleague.

£13.29 per hour

Hours

37.5

• 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