Craftsperson Willows Factory, Bridgwater Permanent Full-Time

Mulberry; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking luxury leather goods brand as a Craftsperson, where your attention to detail and craftsmanship will shine. In this innovative and fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to master various leatherworking skills such as Inking, Stitching, Cutting, and Skiving. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, you will embody the brand's values while contributing to a greener future. Enjoy a unique 4-day work week, competitive salary, and a range of perks including training opportunities and wellbeing services. This is a chance to be part of a team that values creativity, responsibility, and collaboration.

Benefits

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

x2 paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Eager to master craft and follow specifications.
• Committed to high-quality standards and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Hand crafting luxury leather goods with precision.
• Incorporating environmentally responsible practices.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Quality Assurance

Craft Skills (Inking, Stitching, Cutting, Skiving)

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Leatherworking Tools

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 to be open to learning these new skills and perfecting your craft.

What we need from you:

1. 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 business’s ‘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

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills, or experience and as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at [e-mail].