Slip Prep Operative

Fortune Brands

Slip Prep Operative

Salary Not Specified

Fortune Brands, Wolverhampton

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 960fc1fda51c472a94cb9027567c10b1

Full Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Slip Prep Operative within our growing Materials Team.

In a nutshell you will be responsible for:

The purpose of your job is to ensure that all materials that are needed to produce sinks or glaze are in specification to high standards, you have the first hand in the material that's required to help start and finish our luxury sinks.

What you are already great at:

  • Preparation of both casting slip, glaze and engobe according to specifications.

  • Testing of materials and interpreting test results against specifications.

  • Reporting any issues if a material is out of specification.

  • Developing an understanding of the materials that you work with, and the impact of chemicals and chemical reactions.

  • Communication between slip house and glaze shop.

  • Maintain good housekeeping practices in your area, and assist in the upkeep of equipment., We reward our employees not just for the big headline results we reward our teams for how you have positively contributed to the business and that isn't always defined by hitting a financial target.


  • We have a pay for performance culture and reward annually on results. In an ever changing environment its key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team so the ability to collaborate is essential. And to continue to grow and continually challenge you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects.

  • Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

  • Good time management and organizational skills.

  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.

  • Commitment to safety and quality standards.


  • What your colleagues say about you:

    An ideas and solutions focused person

    An excellent and engaging communicator, confidence to communicate at all levels

    Very organised and methodical

    Able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing

    Very high level of attention to detail

    Fortune Brands Innovations

    Wolverhampton, England

    Fortune Brands Innovations are a US based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide.

    Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of a collection of leading luxury UK brands: Shaws of Darwen, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria & Albert Baths, which we market under the umbrella brand, House of Rohl.

    In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market leading digital showering technology.

    All of our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.

    With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people who are dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.

    Our people are what make our business, and we truly care about creating a 'Home for All' where employees are empowered to make a difference, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We are passionate about rewarding excellence and helping people to grow, both personally and professionally, during their time with us.

    If you are looking for opportunities within a progressive, innovative, and nurturing organisation; and have the energy, passion, and commitment to deliver excellence, we would love to hear from you., Fortune Brands Innovations are a US-based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide. Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of leading luxury British brands, Shaws, Perrin & Rowe and Victoria + Albert, plus Riobel from Canada. We market these together under the House of Rohl name.

    In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital showering technology.

    Our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.

    With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people, dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.