Doulton Water Filters, a global leader in ceramic water filtration, has expanded its Staffordshire based team by hiring an additional 25 team members in the first half of 2025. This expansion strengthens its operations to meet growing global demand and deliver on key strategic objectives and ambitious financial targets of £25 million by 2026.
This investment in people spans departments including Marketing, Finance, Operations, Quality and Technical departments; enabling the company to reinforce its long-standing commitment to quality and innovation within the water filtration sector.
“We are proud to be growing our team right here in Staffordshire, continuing the Doulton legacy that began in Lambeth in 1826 and later took root here during the 1800s.” said Joy Delaney, NPD and Technical Director. “As we are continuing to experience a turbulent time for companies within the ceramics sector in the Potteries and Staffordshire, it is incredibly important for us to continue investing in our people. Especially in the local area. Community is central to how we grow responsibly and deliver meaningful value to our customers both globally and here in the UK.”
Rooted in Staffordshire and looking forward to celebrating 200 years of exceptional standards in cleaner water solutions in 2026, Doulton remains proud of its British manufacturing heritage. The company’s continued growth is also a boost to the local economy, bringing skilled job opportunities and sustainable investment to the region.
Mark Manton, Head of Digital explains that some of the key hires have been focused on the Marketing operations within the company:
“With an ever evolving and competitive landscape and the ongoing media around the decline of the local ceramics industry, the Water Filter market is expanding exponentially worldwide. By bringing specialist talent into our key marketing channels, these hires reflect our commitment to building insight driven marketing functions that will further grow as we scale our brand presence. Growing the Doulton brand globally is fundamental to keeping people and jobs in Staffordshire whilst helping to boost our local economy.”
With customers in over 100 countries and a product range trusted by millions, Doulton continues to blend historic craftsmanship with modern performance. Delivering sustainable and innovative drinking water solutions from the heart of the UK.
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