Craftsman - Skiving Machine

Join; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned bootmaker in Northampton is seeking a reliable individual to join their Prep Room Team. The ideal candidate will operate a skiving machine, work flexibly within a team, and maintain high standards of workmanship. Key responsibilities include meeting production targets and effectively communicating any issues that arise. Candidates should be self-motivated and possess good communication skills. This role emphasizes accuracy and a responsible attitude while working in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with various styles using a skiving machine.
• Ability to communicate issues to Team Leader.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a skiving machine accurately.
• Work individually and as part of a team to meet targets.
• Prioritize work based on production needs.

Skills

Self-motivation

High standards of workmanship

Good communication skills

Responsible attitude

Calmness under pressure

Accuracy in recording data

Job description

About John Lobb

John Lobb is a renowned British bootmaker. John Lobb boasts a bespoke atelier in Paris, a By Request service and a men’s and ready-to-wear collection, produced in its Northampton workshop.

For more than 150 years, John Lobb has prided itself in upholding the highest standards and levels of craftsmanship and design in the creation of hand-made shoes and boots and a company of the Hermès group since 1976.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and dependable individual to join our Prep Room Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Skiving
  • Working with various different styles and operating a skiving machine.
  • Following ticket instructions to ensure the correct work is created.
  • Use various methods and patterns to complete work accurately.
• Department
  • Work as part of a team and on an individual basis to ensure targets are met.
  • Able to priorities work to meet production needs.
  • Flexible to change, dependent on department or factory needs.
  • Able to communicate to Team Leader any issue impacting your work.
  • Highlight any quality issue as they occur.
  • Ability to be trained.

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-motivation.
• High standards of workmanship within own work.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• A responsible and conscientious attitude.
• Calmness under pressure.
• Accuracy in recording data.
• The ability to respect confidential company or personal information.