Senior Ceramics Technician
We are looking for an experienced Senior Ceramist to join our production team in a hands-on, factory-floor role.
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You will work alongside our production operatives every day, leading by example and being actively involved in the making of pots. The seniority of this role comes from your ceramic expertise and your ability to guide and support others on the shop floor.
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A key part of the role is supervision through knowledge. You will use your experience to maintain consistently high standards of workmanship, paying close attention to quality while helping the team work efficiently. This includes applying proven ceramic techniques, such as analysing processes and “counting your moves,” to improve productivity without compromising quality.
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This role is ideal for a professional ceramicist who enjoys hands-on work and wants to apply their skills and experience in a production environment, rather than moving into an office or administrative position.
Key Responsibilities
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Producing ceramic flowerpots as part of the daily production workflow
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Working hands-on with clay bodies, moulded forms, surface finishes, and glazes
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Maintaining product quality and consistency during daily production
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Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving ceramic defects on the factory floor
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Supporting and training production operatives while working alongside them
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Advising on kiln loading, firing schedules, and firing-related issues
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Contributing to continuous improvement of ceramic processes and materials
About you
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You are a professional ceramicist with proven experience in ceramics
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You have strong technical knowledge of ceramic materials, glazes, and firing
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You are comfortable working in a production or manufacturing environment
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You enjoy being physically involved in making every day
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You can lead by example and support others through shared, hands-on work
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You are practical, reliable, and quality-focused
Pay & Benefits
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Competitive Salary, dependent on experience
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Full-time, 37.5 hours a week
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Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, 30 minutes for lunch
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28 paid annual leave day a year (including bank holidays)
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Training and support to understand our specific production methods
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A supportive, skilled production team
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A role in producing high-quality, handcrafted flowerpots made in the UK
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Opportunity for career progression within a growing business​
Contact
To apply for this role, please email Oliver with a copy of your CV, a covering letter and portfolio if applicable.
01226 764059