Opportunity for a Junior Potter
To work for a high end ceramics Manufacturer in Wiltshire, that produces functional table and serveware.
Our small factory produces pieces using traditional techniques. We currently need a Junior Potter for our small, friendly production team.
The role requires someone who is:
- A good team worker.
- Able to follow instruction.
- Has good attention to detail.
- Is happy and able to undertake physically demanding tasks.
- Is able to work to directed timings and order of work.
- Is able to follow existing designs and specifications.
The content of the tasks that we need to cover is both varied and repetitive and covers a range of strenuous tasks and processes:
- Work on the Jolley machine to produce tableware and serveware.
- Fettle leather hard ware.
- Wax and stamp pieces.
- Throw and turn hand thrown pieces in both Porcelain and Stoneware clays.
- Handle mug and jug bodies in both Porcelain and Stoneware clays.
- Pack and Unpack gas kilns and assist with grading.
- Spray and dip glaze.
- Sanding finished pieces.
- Cleaning of all areas of the workshop.
- Assisting with packing of orders and stock requirements.
- Assist with Health and Safety actions and logging.
- Assisting with palleting orders and moving pallets
- Help log and understand timings for tasks and discuss making and firing results to assist with successful results.
- Helping move and count inventory – Firsts and Seconds.
- Helping track tasks on the Workshop Ipad.
- Assist generally within the Workshop.
This role could be part or full time.
We would like someone to start as soon as possible with a starting salary in the region of £12.50 an hour but this can be discussed depending on experience and skill level.
The recruitment process is likely to include a trial shift for the final candidates.
To apply, please email a copy of your CV and images of your work to careers@johnjulian.co.uk