Production Assistant / Stringer

Benchpeg Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tateossian London is seeking a Production Assistant / Stringer to join the production team in London SW6. You will hand-assemble luxury jewellery, ensure quality and safe handling of items, and work with the stock and packing teams to support trade show preparations.

You will coordinate with design and purchasing to prepare samples, assist with beading and stringing tasks, and help manage bi-annual stock takes. A proactive, precise, and collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of creativity in jewellery production.
• Good dexterity and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble luxury jewellery by hand to Tateossian quality.
• Label items correctly and hand to stock for distribution.
• Manage jewellery repairs with internal and supplier workshops.

Skills

Creativity

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Excel

English proficiency

Tools

Encore system

Job description

Production Assistant / Stringer

London SW6

Main Purpose of Job

Work within the Production Team to create luxury jewellery items by hand to exact specifications and safety measures, ensuring quality throughout. Assist stock and supply chain team with stock pulling and stocktakes, work along packing and distribution team on trade show preparations.

KPIs

• Working collaboratively with colleagues
• 100% positive feedback from colleagues, in relation to teamworking, during performance review process
• Jewellery assembly
• Completes all production projects within set deadlines provided at onset of specific project.
• Customer Service
• Complete and return 100% of all repairs (in house and suppliers workshops) within one week of receiving into the team.

Main Responsibilities

• Assemble luxury jewellery products by hand to produce items with the quality of craftsmanship for which the Tateossian Brand is known.
• Assess products against the specified quality and safety guidelines as per the Tateossian standards to ensure standards are met.
• Ensure all items are correctly labelled and passed to the Stock team to ensure they are distributed or stored accurately.
• Manage all jewellery repairs- in house and suppliers workshops, prepare paperwork and liaise with all parties involved.
• Ensure quality control of individual components used within our jewellery and finished stock items.
• Collect and prepare components for the purchasing, design and product development departments for samples and orders in order to showcase Tateossian design.
• Produce sample items, preparing lists of codes for the data team to assist them in recording the products accurately.
• Undertake detailed and accurate examination of samples and testing and implement changes based on feedback from colleagues and customers.
• Produce stock and order items for shops, web or sales orders and repairs to set deadlines.
• Using our in-house bespoke system (Encore) effectively plan work and products to ensure deadlines and delivery dates are met.
• Assist with bi-annual stock takes so we can ensure our records are correct and we can keep an accurate track of the physical stock we have.
• Assist with Trade shows and Carnet preparations.
• Prepare and label agents samples.
• Report any problems during the shift to the Manager so they can be addressed promptly.
• Assist the packing team during busy periods to relieve the pressure on them and ensure orders are fulfilled promptly.
• Managed all customers or warehouses returns.
• Any other ad hoc duties in line with the needs of the business and ongoing development of the department such as Assay office hallmarking and in-house engraving.

Knowledge, skills, and experience required

Essential

• Evidence of creativity.
• Good dexterity and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Package including Excel.
• Positive attitude and commitment to excellence.
• Attitude of continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills.Good English language verbal and written skills.
• Able to take instruction and follow procedures diligently.
• The ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience with working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience in beading /stringing and or jewellery making.
• Interest in luxury goods in particular jewellery/fashion.

Reports to

Design Project Manager

About Tateossian

Tateossian London is more than a brand; it’s a narrative of craftsmanship and global exploration, crafting timeless elegance in each piece, resonating with the soul of the wearer and standing as a beacon of discovery and curiosity.

At Tateossian, the essence of innovation pulses through every design, blending the unconventional—meteorites, dinosaur bones, copper nuggets—with classic diamonds, gold, and gemstones to create extraordinary, contemporary pieces. Our designs often incorporate elements of movement and surprise, bringing a dynamic and interactive quality to each piece.

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