Precision Hallmarking Technician – Jewellery (Training)

Benchpeg Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage

Full training provided

Immediate start

Full-time

Job summary

Edinburgh Assay Office is seeking a careful and precise Hallmarking Technician to apply hallmarks to precious metal jewellery by hand. The role involves using hallmarking punches, hammers and small hand tools with a strong emphasis on accuracy and care.

Full training will be provided in-house, and candidates with jewellery experience, especially jobbing jewellers, have a distinct advantage. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, with a living wage employer commitment.

Qualifications

• Excellent manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Very good eyesight and the ability to work accurately with small items.
• A careful and methodical approach to work.
• The ability to follow detailed processes and instructions consistently.
• Someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Applying hallmarks to precious metal jewellery using punches, hammers and specialist hand tools.
• Working accurately to established processes and quality standards.
• Managing a varied daily workload and working to schedules.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workstation.
• Taking care of jewellery and equipment at all times.
• Completing full in-house training in our hallmarking processes and equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Patience

Reliability

Following processes

Jewellery experience (desirable)

Jobbing jeweller experience (advantage

Tools

Hallmarking punches

Hammers

Small hand tools

Job description

Edinburgh Assay Office is seeking a careful and precise Hallmarking Technician to apply hallmarks to precious metal jewellery by hand. The role involves using hallmarking punches, hammers and small hand tools with a strong emphasis on accuracy and care.

Full training will be provided in-house, and candidates with jewellery experience, especially jobbing jewellers, have a distinct advantage. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, with a living wage employer commitment.