Goldsmith - Wongs Jewellers

Jolyon Marshall Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent jewellery retailer in Liverpool is seeking a jobbing jeweller to join their workshop team. The role involves performing various jewellery making tasks such as sizing, soldering, and polishing, while collaborating with experienced Master Jewellers. Ideal candidates should be bench-proven and possess industry training or equivalent experience. This is a great opportunity for those wishing to develop their goldsmithing skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally bench-proven with a broad range of bench competency.
• Some recognised industry training or equivalent real-time bench work experience.
• Experience in mounting skills and capability to component build or handmake is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench work across a range of jewellery making activities.
• Contribute to on-site manufacturing and refinement of pieces.
• Collaborate with senior Master Jewellers to develop skills.

Skills

Bench competency

Jewellery making

Goldsmithing skills

Education

Recognised industry training

Job description

Overview

This company's flagship store has much to be inwardly proud of. Their history, jewellery trade associations, national commendations from peers, and enduring corporate support to a local charity all reflect their values. Since 1979, the business has focused on delivering retailing perfection for their loyal jewellery-buying patrons. Members of the Company of Master Jewellers and the National Association of Jewellers sustain a culture centered on high-quality workmanship and an on-site workshop that creates precious jewellery pieces for future customer admiration.

Job Role

Within this revered workshop team there is an opportunity to welcome a further jobbing jeweller to the team. The business has traditionally offered a wide range of in-house jewellery making services, including ring sizing, re-tipping, soldering, plating, cleaning, and polishing. The workload is such that there can be some flexibility as to the level of bench understanding; several Master Jewellers are available to share experience and support the development of newer team members in goldsmithing proficiency.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Perform bench work across a range of jewellery making activities (e.g., sizing, re-tipping, soldering, plating, cleaning, polishing).
• Contribute to on-site manufacturing and refinement of pieces to high standards.
• Collaborate with senior Master Jewellers to develop skills and knowledge in goldsmithing.

Requirements

• Ideally bench-proven with the ability to demonstrate a broad range of bench competency.
• Some recognised industry training or equivalent real-time bench work experience.
• Mounting skills are advantageous; capability to component build or handmake is desirable.

Salary: Competitive salary (skill level related).

On behalf of our client, we welcome information about your current bench skill capability. If suitable for all parties, a bench test may be organised. Please send your CV to apply.