At Marlborough Tiles, a tile is where science meets art. A company of makers, artists, technicians and designers, we are leaders in contemporary tiles – pioneering new colours, new shapes, new techniques and new concepts for Britain’s finest homes.
We specialise in the Majolica technique where we paint on the raw glaze and are looking for a hand painter to join our highly skilled team. You will need to have a creative flair and imagination and of course a talent for painting! Most importantly you will need excellent observation skills and attention to detail.
Initial Training:
- Initially understudy our talented hand painters in the majolica technique
- Learn all aspects of hand painting bespoke tiles from our library of designs
- Become proficient in bespoke layout drawing – Create bespoke layouts to scale for customers and liaise directly with them
- Assist the production team in sorting tiles from the kiln and feeding the line
- Learn how to top edge glaze, hand spray, tube line, screen print
Key Responsibilities:
On completion of a successful training period work as a team of 3 under the lead hand painter to:-
- Hand Paint tiles to order from our library of designs
- Tube line, hand spray, glaze edges and screen print
- Produce layout designs collaborating internally and externally
- Support and contribute new hand painted product development
- Assist when required in aspects of production
About You:
This is the role for you if you:
- Have a can-do attitude and a desire to get stuck in
- Good degree of self-motivation and are a team player
- Excellent copy artist with the ability to self-correct
- Enjoy being practical
- Good level of numeracy and IT skills – Microsoft Office 365
- Passion for design, trends, colour and ceramics
Ideally full time (Part-time/Flexible working would be considered)
20 days holiday increasing for long service + bank holidays
Pension contributions
A creative working environment based in our head office in Marlborough.
To apply, please send your CV, some examples of projects you have worked on and a
covering letter telling us why you’re perfect for the role to careers@marlboroughtiles.com
