We all had lots of fun on Friday getting festive to raise money for the Save the Children charities' Christmas Jumper Day! We have raised over £70 for this fantastic charity and it was great to see other companies getting involved too.
We all had a fabulous time getting into the Christmas spirit on Saturday!
Big thank you to Stanley House Hotel & Spa for providing us with a perfect evening.
It was great to see everyone with their dancing shoes on, letting their hair down after a tough couple of years!!
We worked with Page/Park to produce 200 large tiles in 16 different colours for the award-winning Leeds Playhouse’s facade installed by Varla Cladding.
Page/Park are celebrating their 40th anniversary and are undertaking a series of conversations with past and present collaborators to learn more about their histories, projects and processes.
The article below features an interview with Jon Wilson, our founder. The interview communicates the importance of preserving the skills and craftsmanship inherent in our manufacturing process.
Read the article here - https://pagepark.co.uk/article/collaborating-with-darwen-terracotta/
We are delighted to announce that we are proud partners of the brand new Material Source Studio.
'The 15,000sqft, Manchester-based design destination will allow visitors from across the northwest and beyond to fully immerse themselves in ‘beautifully useful’ products and materials, while becoming part of a like-minded creative community.'
With the studio opening in just a couple of weeks, we are so excited to see what this new venture has in store for us, the other partners and the public!
See the blog post below to read more -
https://www.materialsource.co.uk/first-material-source-studio-to-open-its-doors-in-manchester-/
We had a wonderful time at the Hive Business Awards! It was lovely to have the team out enjoying events like this again after a long 2 years during COVID.
Congratulations to everyone that won an award, it’s fantastic to see local businesses thriving even after the uncertain times we have been faced with!
Due to a sustained period of growth and full order book, Darwen Terracotta Ltd are recruiting for candidates to join its dedicated and skilled team at their ceramic manufacturing site in Blackburn.
GRP Sanitary Ware case makers (2 positions)
These roles cover the preparation and manufacture of GRP (fibreglass and plastic gelcoat) sanitaryware cases to produce plaster moulds. The role would ideally suit candidates with a background in working with GRP or plaster, but as this is a very specialized role full training will be provided.
Hours: 40 per week Mon to Fri 7am – 3pm
Sanitary Ware Sprayer
Our sprayers are some of our most skilled and crucial workers in producing the stunning finishes on our handmade products. The post involves the application of ceramic glazes to the clay products using gravity or pressure fed manual spraying systems. Good manual dexterity and an eye for quality and detail are the key skills required. This role would ideally suit a young apprentice who is willing to learn and grow with our business alongside our experienced highly skilled staff.
Hours: 40 per week Mon to Fri 6am – 2pm
We also run a loyalty bonus scheme that increases workers hourly rates dependent on length of employment above 3 years continuous service.
All applicants wishing to be considered should respond in the first instance with a covering letter and CV stating which post is being applied for to -
Mr Elliot Jones,
Site Operations Director
Email - elliotjones@darwenterracotta.com
We are over the moon to hear that Wellington House by MATT Architecture has won an AJRetrofit Award in the category of 'Workplace 2,000 to 10,000m²'.
To see the transformation of this building was unbelievable and we are extremely proud that our craftsmen have hand-sculpted these beautiful, large terracotta and green glazed cornice and column units.
Well done to everyone involved in this fantastic project!
The article below showcases all of the winners from this year's AJ Retrofit Awards.
Link - https://bit.ly/3aSEtVN
There is also a full video of the awards, following the link below.
Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Sales Estimator to join our team.
The most suitable candidate for this opportunity will be working closely alongside contractors who provide restoration, conservation and new build services to the construction industry. The most successful individual will have a technical mind and have a proven background in Estimating. The role would suit an Estimator that has previous experience working for a specialist/main contractor within a similar field, such as stonework, cladding, roofing or glazing etc.
Please follow this link for more information on how to apply - https://lnkd.in/e5cPpKF
Send any enquiries to olivialangley@darwenterracotta.com.
Many thanks,
DTL Team
We all had lots of fun on Friday getting festive to raise money for the Save the Children charities' Christmas Jumper Day on Friday!
We hope all of our clients, suppliers and supporters have a wonderful Christmas!
We are greatly pleased to have been a finalist for the Themis Inspire and Achieve Awards for the commitment and support we offer our Apprentices.
We have a handful of apprentices with us at the moment, along with employees we have watched grow from apprentices into commendable, well-valued members of the team. We are very grateful to have the opportunity to encourage young people and train them with the help and guidance of an apprenticeship scheme.
Thank you to Themis for recognising the support we offer to our apprentices and appreciating the hard work they put in for our company!
