Accessories & Ceramics Production Assistant

About the role

deVOL Kitchens is seeking a hands‑on Production Assistant to support its ceramics unit in Loughborough. You will work across several stages of the manufacturing process, from preparing clay to final packing, ensuring high quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare clay and assist in the creation of ceramic products.
• Operate machinery that extrudes and cuts tiles to size.
• Load and unload kilns safely.
• Wire, assemble and test lighting products.
• Inspect finished items for quality and pack them for dispatch.
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas and support stock management.

Required profile

• Practical, detail‑oriented and able to follow instructions safely.
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Physically fit for moderate lifting (5‑30 kg) and manual handling.
• Willing to learn and adapt across different production areas.

Required skills

• Operating ceramic extrusion and cutting equipment.
• Kiln loading and unloading.
• Lighting product wiring, assembly and testing.
• Use of hand tools and basic machinery.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £26,500 per year.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Life insurance and a wellness programme.
• Training during the first year and regular performance appraisals.