Factory Operative - Cup Maker

We're looking for a Cup Maker (Cup Shop Operative) to join our Cup Shop Department. This is a hands‑on manufacturing role where you'll be responsible for producing clay cups using specialist machinery while ensuring every item meets our high-quality standards.

If you enjoy practical work, have a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing quality products, we'd love to hear from you.

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm

Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm

£12.76 per hour.

As a Cup Maker, you'll manufacture clay cups using production machinery, ensuring products are made to the correct weight and quality standards. You'll monitor machine performance, change moulds when required, carry out production recording activities and help maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

Working as part of the Cup Shop team, you'll play an important role in producing products that meet the high standards expected across our business.

• Produce clay cups to the correct weight and specification.
• Monitor product quality and ensure all cups meet the required standards.
• Report persistent clay faults to the Team Leader.
• Change moulds as required to maintain production efficiency.
• Ensure cups are sponged correctly and monitor vacuum performance.
• Report machine issues to the Cup Tool Setter promptly.
• Record production counts and machine downtime accurately.
• Reset clocks daily and operate vacuum controls as required.
• Follow all Health & Safety regulations, Company policies and safe working practices.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work area at all times.
• Support the department by carrying out other reasonable duties as required.

To be successful in this role, you'll:

• Have a good standard of English and Maths.
• Have at least one year's experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate good attendance and timekeeping.
• Be willing to work reasonable overtime when required.
• Be flexible and willing to support other areas of the business when needed.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Be comfortable receiving instruction and direction from managers and supervisors.
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify problems quickly.
• Be confident communicating ideas and suggestions to improve processes.
• Take ownership of your workload and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Communicate openly and honestly with colleagues and managers.
• Demonstrate a desire to succeed both personally and as part of a successful team.

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.

Joining the Cup Shop means becoming part of a skilled and supportive team that takes pride in producing quality products. Safety, quality and teamwork are central to everything we do, and you'll have the opportunity to make a valuable contribution every day.

If you're reliable, quality-focused and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, 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.

£12.76 per hour

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Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Discounted product
Enhanced annual leave
Company events
Healthcare Cash Plan
Free Pension Advice
Occupational Health Screening
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Enhanced Paternity Pay
Bereavement Leave
Reward and Recognition Programme
Long Service Awards
Pre‑Retirement Scheme