Trainee Leather Restoration Artisan

2 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Handbag Clinic Ltd Full time

**Trainee Artisan**

**Looking for a role within a fast-growing, sustainable fashion business with great career opportunities? Want a career that’s different, hands-on where no day is the same? Like being creative and artistic?**

**Then this opportunity may be for you**

**Welcome to The Handbag Clinic.**

**WHAT WE DO**

Our purpose is simple - _Preserve the past, whilst mindfully reinvent for the future_.

We are the UK’s first and only fully-circular luxury retailer and a leading authority on preloved handbags. We buy, sell, restore and authenticate some of most coveted fashion brands including Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, just to name a few.

**WHY WE DO IT**

It’s no secret that the fashion industry has a sustainability problem. Opting for quality, buying for long-term, and investing wisely has never been so crucial.

We’ve always believed in seeking out quality and investing in pieces that can last a lifetime. And, as master restorers and handbag experts, we’re able to prolong the life cycle of handbags and preserve iconic styles for generations to come.

**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**

As well as being part of a sustainable business that’s changing the world, one handbag at a time, you’ll enjoy an open and friendly culture where everyone is valued and has equal, and unlimited, growth potential.

We also offer:

- Competitive Salary
- 20 Days Annual Leave, excluding Bank Holidays
- Bonus Scheme
- Employee Discounts and Incentives
- Employee Wellbeing Support
- Corporate Events

**SUMMARY**

Love being creative and working with your hands? Think you have what it takes to restore rare, vintage, and sentimental treasures? Whether it be a simple clean, scuff repair, or colour touch ins? Want a fast-paced role where you play a crucial role in a fast-growing fashion business?

**JOB ROLE**

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Essential**:

- Strong interest in fashion and sustainability
- Strong attention to detail
- Focused and committed work ethic.
- Desire to work with your hands in a creative environment

**Desirable**:

- GCSE A*-C in Art or similar study
- Progressed Artistic studies to A-Level
- Ambitious
- Able to work to deadlines
- Work well under time pressures
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Full UK Driving Licence is desirable due to our Head Office location in Burnopfield. On site parking is available.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: National Minimum Wage

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,700.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Why would you like to work at The Handbag Clinic?

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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