We're looking for a Refractory Bricklayer to join our Kilns Department. This is a specialist, hands-on role where you'll be responsible for maintaining our kilns and kiln cars to a high standard, helping to ensure they operate safely, efficiently and reliably.
If you enjoy practical work, take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and want to play a key role in keeping our kilns operating at their best, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours of Work
Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
£13.00 – £17.75 per hour, depending on experience.
About the Role
As a Refractory Bricklayer, you'll inspect, repair and maintain kiln cars and kiln linings using refractory materials. You'll monitor refractory stock levels, maintain accurate records and help ensure the safe and reliable operation of our kilns.
Working as part of the Kilns Department, you'll play an essential role in maintaining equipment that is critical to the success of our operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect kiln cars regularly and carry out repairs using the appropriate refractory materials.
- Inspect, repair and maintain kiln linings as required.
- Monitor and record the use of refractory materials.
- Carry out stock checks and maintain adequate levels of refractory materials.
- Notify Kiln Management when additional refractory materials need to be ordered.
- Report any kiln car wheel issues and monitor kiln car wheel stock.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs and stock levels.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations and Company procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Support the department by carrying out other reasonable duties as required.
About You
- Have a good standard of English and Maths.
- Have at least one year's experience working within a manufacturing environment.
- Be reliable, with good attendance and timekeeping.
- Take pride in producing work to a consistently high standard.
- Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify potential issues.
- Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Be flexible and willing to work reasonable overtime when required.
- Communicate openly and respectfully with colleagues and managers.
- Take ownership of your work and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
Training
You'll receive full on-the-job training, including Manual Handling training and any refresher training required for the role.
- 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 Kilns Department means becoming part of a skilled, supportive team responsible for maintaining equipment that is essential to our operations. Safety, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real contribution every day.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your skills, attention to detail and commitment to quality will make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Steelite International is the leading designer, marketer, manufacturer, and supplier of award-winning tableware, lighting, and buffet solutions for the global hospitality industry. Steelite core brands include Steelite Distinction & Performance, William Edwards, D.W. Haber, Hollowick, Creations, Folio, Varick, Homer Laughlin, Hall China, and Aspen Drinkware. In addition to their core brands, Steelite distributes such prominent brands as Mogogo, Rona 5-Star Glass, Bormioli Rocco, Rene Ozorio, Robert Welch, Royal Porcelain, Robert Gordon Pottery, WNK, Anfora, Delfin, and Strahl. Dual headquarters in New Castle, PA, and Stoke-On-Trent, UK, and a 500,000 square foot manufacturing facility and twelve showrooms worldwide enable Steelite to service over 140 countries for more than 50 years. Steelite is committed to providing the best in functionality and design while minimizing the effect on our environment.
Hours
36
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Job attachments
Refractory_Bricklayer_and_Kiln_Car_Maintenance_JD_L2_-_October_2025.docx.pdf
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