Craftsperson

MULBERRY; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Bonus

Exclusive staff sales

Pension Contributions & Life Assurance

Free parking

Subsidised staff canteen

LinkedIn Learning access

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

MULBERRY in Somerset is seeking a Craftsperson to hand craft luxury leather goods on our production lines. You will learn and apply crafts such as inking, stitching, cutting and skiving in a fast-paced factory environment, following precise instructions and maintaining high quality.

You will work as part of a collaborative team, embodying our values of boldness, openness, responsibility and imagination, with opportunities for training, progression, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Follow instructions to ensure products are made to agreed specifications.
• Commitment to the highest quality standards.
• Work collaboratively and contribute to team meetings.
• Embodiment of Employee Values: bold, open, responsible and imaginative.
• Willingness to learn new crafts and skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on production lines hand crafting Mulberry leather goods.
• Follow procedures to meet agreed specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with teammates and participate in team meetings.
• Learn and master crafts such as inking, stitching, cutting or skiving.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Committed

Target-driven

Perfectionist

Detail-oriented

Job description

Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

As a Craftsperson you will work within our production lines hand crafting our world-renowned Leather Goods. There are many crafts you could become skilled in; Inking, Stitching, Cutting or Skiving and we would support you in learning them all. We just need you to have a keen eye for detail and be excited to work within an innovative and fast paced factory environment. You will need be open to learning these new skills and perfecting your craft.

What we need from you:

You will be eager to master your craft:

• You will be able to follow instructions to ensure that our products are made to agreed specifications.
• You will be committed to ensuring the highest quality standards are met.
• You will work collaboratively and contribute to team meetings.
• You will embody our Employee Values in all you do by being bold, open, responsible and imaginative.

You will care about your environment:

• As a certified B Corp business, it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Supporting the businesses 'Five C's' strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture and Circularity. Promoting a greener, more sustainable future.
• You will promote equity, empathy and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.

You are:

• A team player!
• Reliable
• Committed
• Driven by targets
• A perfectionist

What we will do for you:

• 4 day working week!
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus
• Exclusive access to staff sales
• Pension Contributions & Life Assurance
• Free parking
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Training and development opportunities - including full access to LinkedIn Learning
• x2 paid volunteering days per year
• Access to Help@Hand - a wellbeing service featuring remote GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, personal training & retail discounts