Shoe Making Operative - Lasting & Making Northampton, England
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
An opportunity has arisen to join our highly skilled team to support manufacturing operations in our Lasting & Making Room. We are looking for experienced shoe makers to join our team. Previous experience in a footwear manufacturing environment is essential. Experience in either Lasting or Making departments is preferable. However, any successful candidate will receive further training in our ways of working.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE
- Previous experience in shoe manufacturing in a Lasting and/or Making Room role is preferable.
- A willingness to learn and adapt to our ways of working.
- Strong team player who is also comfortable with working independently and is self-motivated.
- Focus on ensuring work is to the highest levels of quality & to the Edward Green Standard.
- Able to prioritise the work to meet production needs.
- Work with Supervisors to address specific quality or production problems where required.
- A good understanding of shoe making Machinery.
- Ensuring departmental machinery and equipment is kept clear and in good working order.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- High standards of workmanship
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
- A responsible and conscientious attitude
- Strong Teamworking skills
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
BENEFITS
- Relaxed working environment
- Focus on training and developing our team members.
- Competitive pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
EXPERIENCE
· Shoe manufacturing
Work Location: In person (Cliftonville, Northampton)
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Edward Green founded his eponymous workshop in 1890, committed to making the finest shoes without compromise.
The highly skilled craftsmen and women of our Northampton workshop continue to adhere to those same values - making shoes which epitomise elegance, quality and classically English style.
Through our stores in London & Paris, as well as a global network of wholesale partners, we offer an extensive range of both formal and casual styles. Our London flagship is on Jermyn Street and we pride ourselves on offering a highly customisable made-to-order service, true to the spirit of St James’s.
Today, we continue to strive to make the best shoes possible, refining and improving our process, but always taking our time to ensure each pair of shoes is fit to bear our founder’s name and dress another generation of men who appreciate the difference.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £13.00-£20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
