Jewellery Polisher

Richemont; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury goods company in London seeks an experienced Jewellery Polisher to support the workshop team in polishing and cleaning high-quality jewellery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in High Jewellery production, understand various polishing techniques, and work effectively within a team to meet daily targets. Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experienced jewellery polisher with a background in High Jewellery production.
• Full understanding of polishing techniques and jewellery manufacturing.
• Precise and meticulous worker striving for perfection.

Responsibilities

• Polish, refinish and clean gold and platinum repairs.
• Ensure safe daily practices within the polishing workshop.
• Perform interim quality control on work before final control.

Skills

Jewellery polishing techniques

Teamwork

Quality control

Problem solving

Job description

The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 9000+ colleagues of 105 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity.

Jewellery Polisher

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

The Jewellery Polisher will report to the EAW Workshop Manager and support both the Lead Polisher and the workshop team.

The main responsibility will be to polish, refinish and clean gold and platinum repairs, alterations and production orders that flow through our workshop on a daily basis. Experience in rhodium plating will also be necessary. You will work alongside the Lead Polisher to organise the work flow and meet daily targets.

• Polishing and cleaning of repairs, alterations and production orders
• Making sure the daily practices within the polishing workshop are safe and compliant
• Working with the team to make sure that our high quality standards are continuously met.
• Perform interim quality control of your own work before the products are transferred into final control
• As part of the team, work together to meet daily targets and keep the workflow moving efficiently
• Keeping the workshop area clean, you apply and ensure all health and safety compliance requirements are met

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• You are an experienced jewellery polisher, with a background in High Jewellery production, capable of working to a very high standard
• You have a full understanding of all polishing techniques (including threading) and have a general understanding of how jewellery is manufactured and how various mechanisms work
• You are a precise and meticulous worker who always strives for perfection
• You have good communication skills and work well as a team.
• You have the ability to adapt and make changes to your workflow in order to prioritise urgent orders
• You have the ability to use your initiative to plan ahead and problem solve

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity
• We care for the world we live in

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals:

• Initial screening call with Richemont Talent Team

Richemont owns several of the world's leading companies in the field of luxury goods, with particular strengths in jewellery, watches and writing instruments. Cartier joined the Group in 1988.