Freelance Bench Worker / Goldsmith

Company

Ruth Tomlinson

Location

Hatton Garden, London

Salary

Competitive depending on experience

Published

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Freelance Bench Worker / Goldsmith

Ruth Tomlinson

Hatton Garden, London

Ruth Tomlinson Jewellery celebrates the beauty of imperfection, the poetry of craftsmanship, and the quiet luxury found in authenticity. Each piece is an intimate expression of artistry — designed to tell stories of transformation, devotion, and the natural world.

Joining Ruth Tomlinson means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated creating heirlooms of the future — pieces that transcend trend and season, designed to be cherished for generations.
Our promise is to uphold beauty, integrity, and artistry in everything we do, creating tailored experiences for our customers from their first enquiry onwards.

Role summary:

With a focus on highly competent bench work, you will be responsible for the production of fine jewellery—ensuring orders are crafted to deadline and to our high quality standards, while supporting the smooth running of the workshop. Based in our Hatton Garden atelier you will be reporting directly to the Production Manager. You will be involved in all aspects of jewellery making, from cleaning up castings and operating our Dado laser welder, to general bench work and quality control.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a fine jewellery maker, specifically working with 14ct and 18ct gold

High proficiency in cleaning up castings and retexturing metal

Extremely accomplished in intricate soldering of small components and fine wire work

Expertise in accurately resizing rings – both plain bands and gem-set rings

Experience carrying out jewellery repairs, retipping, link repairs, and general adjustments

Highly organised, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, and with a flexible approach

Exceptional attention to detail

Professional and composed under pressure

Dedicated, punctual and hardworking attitude when handling sensitive client information and high-value purchases

The Details

Monday - Friday at our London atelier
Competitive salary depending on experience
Team perks and benefits including a jewellery allowance, your birthday off, and a monthly team breakfast
Role development opportunities

To Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter by 25th October.

About Ruth Tomlinson

Ruth Tomlinson is an independent British contemporary fine jewellery brand creating ethereal jewels imbued with an otherworldly sense of a bygone era. We celebrate an alternative to the traditional, producing jewellery that is beautifully designed, skilfully crafted, with a sense of enchantment and a touch of the unexpected.

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