Jobs in Stoke right now: Keele University, Emma Bridgewater, Costa and more

Here is a list of job opportunities currently available in and around Stoke-on-Trent.
And if your business is hiring, why not place an advertisement on our jobs page? Click here to find out more.
Lecturer in Paramedic Science | Keele University
Keele University is looking for an ambitious individual to join the paramedic sciences team in Keele University's School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences.
The advert says: "You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the University's teaching and scholarship in your field of expertise. You will undertake module leadership and/or course leadership role or undertake development into these roles in the School of Medicine, Paramedic Sciences and undertake teaching and administrative duties efficiently and effectively within the guidelines operated by the school."
Research Associate in PLATO Benchmark Stars | Keele University
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join Keele University's Astrophysics Research Centre in the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
The successful candidate will work with Dr Pierre Maxted and colleagues within the Astrophysics Research Centre at Keele University, as part of an STFC-funded project to use advanced data analysis techniques to generate high-quality data for benchmark stars in eclipsing binary systems, and to use these data to calibrate stellar models that will be needed to accurately characterise planetary systems discovered by European Space Agency PLATO mission.
General Practice Commercial Research Fellow | Keele University
Keele University is advertising for its general practice commercial research fellow roles which are 1 day per week until March 2027 and based at Keele University.
The advert says: "The primary aim of the fellowship will be to develop new capacity for commercial research delivery in out-of-hospital settings, particularly by increasing the number of general practices participating in commercial research. These fellowships are available to GPs and designed to foster collaboration between general practitioners and key research partners, including the NIHR Research Delivery Network and NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centres."
Repairs and Maintenance Service apprenticeships | Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has released details of four new Apprenticeship positions at its newly created Repairs and Maintenance Service, which was established when Unitas was bought in-house in April 2025.
The closing date for the positions in electrical engineering, gas engineering, plumbing and joinery is 12 June 2025. Applications are welcomed from students taking GCSEs or A-Levels this year as well as anyone looking to make a career change.
Click the links below to find out more and to apply:
Apprentice Electrical Engineer (Electrician)
Warehouse Supervisor | Emma Bridgewater
Emma Bridgewater is looking for a new warehouse supervisor for its Whittle Road site.
The advert says: "As a key member of the team at Emma Bridgewater, you will provide drive & enthusiasm on shift.
"Achieve and exceed all objectives relating to good receiving, pick, pack and dispatch operation. Ensure all duties are conducted to produce a 'Best in Class Service', with customer centric focus."
Team Leader | Costa
Costa in Newcastle-under-Lyme on Brook Lane is looking for a new team leader.
The advert says: "Being a Team Leader means so much more than leading (even though that's still pretty important). It's your chance to step up to the plate - which means you'll be: Creating smooth shifts even in busy periods, training and accrediting new Baristas, stirring up success for yourself and your team. crafting new recipes to energise your team, keeping standards high, from excellent espressos to monthly coffee excellence scores."
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