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Production Operative

You’ll be responsible for producing our handcrafted pots to a high standard, supporting daily production tasks, and maintaining attention to detail throughout the making process ensuring every piece meets British Flowerpots’ quality standards. No prior experience is required — beginners are welcome, and full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities 

​You will be cross-trained across all areas of production, including:​​

  • Clay production: preparing and managing clay to required specifications

  • Pot production:

    • Operating machinery 

    • Hand-finishing pots on the wheel

  • Quality control: checking pots throughout the process to ensure consistent size, finish, and quality

  • Kiln packing: safely loading and unloading kilns to maximise efficiency and prevent damage

  • Packing and labelling: preparing finished pots for sale, ensuring correct labelling and presentation

  • Palletising: stacking, wrapping, and preparing pots for shipment to customers and garden centres

  • General production support: maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment

  • Team support: assisting colleagues across departments during busy seasonal periods

About you

  • Previous factory, crafting, trade or hands-on work experience preferred

  • Physically capable of manual handling (large ceramic pots)

  • A practical, hands-on approach to work

  • High attention to detail and quality

  • Willingness to learn new skills across multiple production areas

  • Reliability and a positive team attitude

  • Ability to take instruction 

Pay & Benefits 

  • £12.50 per hour - 37.5 hours a week

  • Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, 30 minutes for lunch

  • 28 paid annual leave day a year (including bank holidays)

  • Full training provided — no experience necessary

  • A supportive, skilled production team

  • The opportunity to learn traditional and modern pottery techniques

  • A role in producing high-quality, handcrafted flowerpots made in the UK

  • Opportunity for career progression within a growing business​

Contact

To apply for this role, please email Oliver with a copy of your CV and a covering letter. 

Oliver@britishflowerpots.co.uk

01226 764059

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