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IPS Ceramics are Hiring: Technical / Quality Manager
Posted by Tom Evans on 25-09-2025
Role: Technical / Quality Manager Location: Office based in Stoke-on-Trent ST5 (but opportunity for some UK & overseas travel) Salary: Salary Negotiable or £30-£35K Employment: Permanent, full-time, 25 days annual holiday plus statutory Bank holidays. Right to work: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor visa applications. We are looking for a Technical / Quality Manager, with some experience, to lead on all technical activities in our very friendly SME based in…

IPS Ceramics are Proud to Support Alzheimer’s Society
Posted by Tom Evans on 09-09-2025
IPS Ceramics have donated £104 to Alzheimer’s Society, a charity dedicated to supporting people with dementia, as well as their loved ones. IPS fundraises for local charities through our weekly Dress Down Friday. All participating employees donate £1 a week which is collated and saved until we have at least £100; this money is then donated to a local charity and the saving starts again. We have been doing this for eight years now, raising over £1000 for 13 separate…

IPS Ceramics are Hiring: Materials Engineer
Posted by Tom Evans on 03-09-2025
PLEASE NOTE: This position is now closed. We are currently hiring for a Technical Manager; if you think you would be suitable for that role, its job ad is here. Role: Materials Engineer Location: Office based in Stoke-on-Trent ST5 (but opportunity for some UK & overseas travel) Salary: Salary Negotiable or £30-£35K Employment: Permanent, full-time, 25 days annual holiday plus statutory Bank holidays. Right to work: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We do not…

IPS Ceramics Will Be at the 71st Clemson Brick Plant Operator’s Forum
Posted by Tom Evans on 01-09-2025
IPS Ceramics will be at the 71st Clemson Brick Plant Operator’s Forum in South Carolina, USA. The Clemson Brick Plant Operator’s Forum is an in-depth exhibition and conference showcasing the latest advances in the heavy clay and brick manufacturing industries. IPS Ceramics manufactures ceramic products to a wide range of industries including tableware, sanitaryware, bricks, tiles, EV batteries, aerospace, and more. Our products include kiln furniture, silicon carbide, graphite and technical ceramic products. When is it? 29th – 30th September 2025  Where…
Experts in Technical Ceramics
Established in its present form in 2009, IPS Ceramics evolved from the merger of several leading manufacturers of high-temperature ceramics, all bringing a bank of expertise. Today’s IPS team collectively boasts 250+ years of experience in ceramic technology, including design, material selection/specification and manufacturing. We can rapidly and expertly evaluate possible technical ceramic solutions for your specific application or a whole host of manufacturing, engineering and laboratory demands.
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