Join Our Team
We're looking for a Mouldmaker to join our Mouldmaking Department. This is a hands-on manufacturing role where you'll be responsible for producing plaster moulds used within our clay manufacturing processes.
If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy working as part of a team and want to contribute to the production process in a busy manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours of Work
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
Salary
£12.76 per hour.
About the Role
As a Mouldmaker, you'll manufacture plaster moulds using resin and rubber cases, ensuring the correct plaster-to-water ratio is achieved and that all moulds meet quality standards. You'll be responsible for identifying and reporting machine or case issues, recording mould loss and helping to maintain a safe, clean and efficient working environment.
Working within the Mouldmaking Department, you'll play an important role in supporting the production process by supplying high-quality moulds for use across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce plaster moulds using the correct plaster-to-water ratio.
- Ensure all moulds are stamped with the correct identification mark.
- Check moulds meet required quality standards.
- Report machine faults or case problems promptly.
- Achieve specified daily production targets and accurately record mould loss.
- Follow all Health & Safety regulations, Company policies and safe working practices.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working area at all times.
- Carry out other reasonable duties as required to support the business.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll:
- Have a good standard of English and Maths.
- Have at least one year's experience working within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrate good attendance and timekeeping.
- Be willing to work reasonable overtime when required.
- Be flexible and willing to support other departments when needed.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Be comfortable receiving instruction and guidance from managers and supervisors.
- Have the confidence to identify problems and communicate ideas or suggestions.
- Take responsibility for your own workload and work area.
- Communicate openly and honestly with colleagues and managers.
- Demonstrate a desire to succeed both individually and as part of a successful team.
Training
You'll receive full on-the-job training, including Manual Handling training and any refresher training required for the role.
Benefits
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.
- Casual dress.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated manufacturing team where quality, teamwork and safety are at the heart of everything we do. You'll play a key role in supplying essential moulds that support our production processes while developing your skills within a supportive working environment.
If you're reliable, quality-focused and enjoy practical, hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you.
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