Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Edward Green founded his eponymous workshop in 1890, committed to making the finest shoes without compromise.

Today our 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.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

An opportunity has arisen to join our highly skilled team to support manufacturing operations in our Northampton workshop. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic to learn the craft of shoe making and join our team as a trainee hand sewer.

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not essential. Candidates with skills in manual jobs such as, leatherwork, upholstery, carpentry, joinery, or anyone who has worked with hand tools are likely to have transferable skills which would be advantageous in the role.

Successful candidates will receive in depth training in hand sewing.

Hand sewing is a very specific skill which requires extremely accurate hand eye coordination and a huge amount of patience. The role will include tasks of:

- Making threads & attaching bristles

- Holing out

- Hand Sewing

A video detailing more information about the skill of hand sewing can be found on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaDN9bhB_o8

The role would be suited for anyone with a passion for high quality craftsmanship and an interest in footwear. It could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to learn new skills and start a career in footwear manufacturing.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE

Learning and training on hand sewing. Working to a high standard to achieve a consistently high level of quality. Working to meet production requirements (once training is complete). Strong team player who is also comfortable with working independently and self-motivated. Able to prioritize the work to meet production needs. Work to company production and safety standards.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

Positive attitude Patience and perseverance Attention to detail. Self-motivated High standards of workmanship Excellent spoken and written communication skills. A responsible and conscientious attitude Teamwork

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

BENEFITS

- Relaxed working environment

- Focus on training and developing our team members.

- Competitive pay

- Possibility for progression into other roles

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

- Manufacturing

Work Location:

In person (Cliftonville, Northampton)

WAGE

Starting: 13ph - 39 hours per week

Negotiable based on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person