General Operative

**The vacancy**

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a General Operative within our growing team.

**About the Job**

**In a nutshell, you'll be the ultimate multitasker** You'll prep ceramic sinks for firing, ensure quality by testing materials and inspecting products, keep things organized with paperwork, work with a team to efficiently pack and ship sinks, and maintain a clean workspace throughout the process. It's a dynamic role where you get your hands dirty, put your eye for detail to good use, and contribute to the success of every beautiful sink that leaves the factory.

**What you will be responsible for**
- Production Flow:

- Set and strip clay, reset sinks according to SOPs.
- Prepare picks for packing as instructed.
- Efficiently stack packed sinks, communicating with other team members.
- Quality Control:

- Inspect sinks in spray shed before taking them to kilns.
- Operate the kiln and monitor progress.
- Test materials to ensure they meet specifications.
- Report any material issues promptly.
- Documentation and Recordkeeping:

- Complete paperwork accurately (Buller ring sheet, waste/good sink sheet).
- Maintenance and Housekeeping:

- Maintain good housekeeping practices in all working areas.
- Prepare pallets for shipment (banding, wrapping, labelling, stacking).

**What you will already have**
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficient in material handling and equipment operation.
- Ability to identify and report quality issues.
- Experience with documentation and recordkeeping.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

**Behaviours**

What unites us as we strive to deliver excellence in all we do, are our core behaviours, we recognise and reward;
**Cultivates Innovation**Always remain curious

**Active Learner**Take every opportunity to grow your own capability

**Collaborates**Use your network to collaborate and drive results

**Plans and Aligns**Make it relevant, make it purposeful

**Why work for us**:
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.

**The benefits bit**:

- 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure
- Life Assurance
- Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance
- Pension Plan
- High St Reward Scheme
- Refer a Friend Programme
- Free Parking
- Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care
- Flexible working model
- High 5 Employee Recognition Programme
- And as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed.

**Our hiring process**:
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 hom