Silversmith

Thomas Lyte; Ilford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical cover

Event tickets

Job summary

Thomas Lyte is seeking a skilled silversmith to craft and restore iconic sporting trophies and bespoke pieces, modern and historic. You will work with brass, copper and precious metals, operating workshop machinery and maintaining the highest quality standards.

Based at our state-of-the-art workshops in East London (Hainault) or Ashford, Kent, the role offers a market leading salary with annual bonus, private medical cover and long-term incentives, and a busy, fast-paced environment that rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in the silversmith trade.
• Experience with lathe, milling machine and workshop tools.
• Strong attention to detail and high quality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with brass, copper and precious metals.
• Knowledge of 3D design and printing.

Responsibilities

• Create, restore, and repair bespoke trophies and objets from 20cm to 60cm.
• Liaise with polishing, plating, engraving and administration.
• Assist with quality control to ensure highest standards.
• Contribute new ideas in a dynamic workshop environment.
• Follow Health & Safety protocols in the workshop.

Skills

Silversmith experience

Workshop machinery

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Metals handling

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

3D design & printing

Job description

Company Culture:

Our team’s passion, drive and commitment are at the heart of our success and growth. We embrace new ideas, innovation and change is the key to success. The diverse network of talents nurtured across all departments, gives us all the tools required to meet our objectives and goals. A varied, fast paced, high energy working environment, built on the trust and support of colleagues

The Role:

Thomas Lyte is looking for a skilled and talented silversmiths. Your role will entail crafting and restoring some of the world’s most iconic sporting trophies as well as an array of bespoke pieces, both modern and historic.

In return we will pay a market leading salary, together with annual bonus, private medical cover

and long-term incentives.

As with all roles within our workshop, we must emphasise that total concentration and focus is required at all times to ensure the safety of all personnel. This is a busy working environment and successful applicants will need to be fully conscious and mindful of the pace and strength of machinery being operated.

Location:

We have opportunities to be based at our state-of-the-art workshops in both East London (Hainault IG6) and Ashford, Kent.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the team to create, restore, repair bespoke trophies, awards and objet from 20cm to 60cm in height
• Liaising with colleagues in polishing, plating, engraving and administration
• Assisting with quality control of the finished products to ensure that the highest standards are maintained
• Actively contributing new ideas to the dynamic environment and working closely with staff throughout the company
• Understanding and complying with the Health & Safety protocols in the workshop

Skills and Experience:

• Preferably a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience or more in the silversmith trade
• Knowledge in the use of workshop equipment including lathe, milling machine etc.
• Excellent judgement and decision-making abilities
• Capacity to grasp concepts and problem solve
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain precise standards and ensure the highest levels of quality at all time
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks and be commercially aware
• Good communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to interact well with others
• Must be comfortable working with brass, copper and precious metals
• Knowledge of 3D design and printing

Personality & Attributes:

• Driven, motivated and enthusiastic
• Desire to deliver a world class service
• Hands-on and adaptable
• High level of own initiative and commercial awareness
• Team player and excellent communicator

• Market leading salary package
• Company annual bonus scheme
• Occasional access to complimentary tickets and hospitality at sporting events and industry events and dinners

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Provide evidence of their right to work in the United Kingdom
• Subject to background screening including: references, credit check, criminal check.
• Where relevant (given the nature of the physical and mental requirements of the role), a pre-employment medical assessment.

If you wish to discuss the responsibilities of the role in more detail, please don’t hesitate to