Jewellery CAD, Casting & Workshop Trainee – North Hertfordshire

Hkjewellery; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hkjewellery in Hitchin is seeking a Jewellery CAD, Casting & Workshop Trainee to join their North Hertfordshire workshop. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to develop skills in CAD, casting, and workshop practices while working with award-winning craftsmen.

The ideal candidate will have some jewellery training and a keen interest in jewellery making. You'll support various departments, ensuring exceptional quality and gaining hands-on experience in creating bespoke jewellery.

Please note that the workshop is rural with free parking but not accessible by public transport.

Qualifications

• Completed or near completion of a jewellery qualification or equivalent.
• Practical experience with jewellery casting.
• Training in jewellery CAD software, particularly MatrixGold.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAD models using MatrixGold.
• Prepare CAD files and 3D prints for casting.
• Assist with mould preparation and casting processes.
• Support workshop with cleaning and polishing of jewellery.

Skills

Jewellery CAD software experience (MatrixGold)

Jewellery casting experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Jewellery qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent training

Job description

Are you looking to turn your jewellery training into a rewarding career?

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery is looking for a Jewellery CAD, Casting & Workshop Trainee to join our talented team at our North Hertfordshire workshop.

As the UK’s most award-winning bespoke jeweller, we create exceptional jewellery that celebrates our customers’ stories. Every piece begins with our experienced jewellery designers before being brought to life by our CAD technicians and highly skilled goldsmiths.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has already gained a foundation in jewellery CAD, casting and workshop practices through a jewellery degree, apprenticeship or equivalent training. Working across our CAD, casting and workshop departments, you’ll develop a broad range of technical skills while learning from experienced specialists in each area.

The role is expected to involve a combination of CAD, casting and workshop support, with approximately two days each week focused on CAD, two days supporting our casting department and one day assisting with basic workshop bench tasks. This may vary depending on business needs.

What you’ll be doing

• Producing accurate, production-ready CAD models using MatrixGold from our designers’ approved concepts and technical briefs.
• Preparing CAD files and 3D prints ready for casting and supporting the production workflow.
• Supporting our casting department with mould preparation, casting, processing castings and related manufacturing tasks.
• Assisting with the preparation and finishing of cast pieces ready for our goldsmiths.
• Supporting the workshop with basic bench tasks, including cleaning, polishing and preparing jewellery for the next stage of production.
• Working closely with our designers, CAD technicians and workshop team to ensure every piece meets our exceptional quality standards.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has completed, or is nearing completion of, a jewellery qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Has practical experience of jewellery casting gained through a casting house, apprenticeship, university or jewellery course.
• Has received training in MatrixGold or another jewellery CAD software and has experience creating jewellery CAD models through education, an apprenticeship or previous work.
• Has a genuine interest in both CAD and jewellery manufacturing.
• Has excellent attention to detail, a positive attitude and enjoys learning new skills.
• Is organised, reliable and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

You don’t need to be an experienced goldsmith. Our highly skilled workshop team will support you in developing your bench skills, while you continue to build your experience in CAD and casting.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to develop your skills across CAD, casting and workshop practices while creating exceptional bespoke jewellery, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full-time, studio-based role at our North Hertfordshire workshop, located just outside Hitchin.

Please note that our workshop is in a rural location and is not accessible by public transport. Free on-site parking is available.