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Jeweller / Goldsmith
David Mellor Family Jewellers
Eastleigh, Hampshire
About us
We are an independent family jewellers, established in Hampshire in 1976, involving first and second generation 'Mellors'!
David started out as a market trader; a consistent face at Blackbushe Market for 32 years along with many other markets, including Andover, Farnborough and Guildford. After 10 years of solely being a market trader, often running two stalls a day, David opened up his first store in Eastleigh, shortly followed by stores in Totton, Romsey and Shirley. David retired from the markets in 2008, opening up a store in Andover which sits alongside their branches in Eastleigh & Totton.
Fast forward to now
Dan, Jim and Amy are now directors of the business, with David and Christine taking a well-earned back seat!
2022 saw the relocation and expansion of the Eastleigh store, still inside the Swan Centre but to a much larger premises, also moving our Jewellery Repair & Manufacturing Workshop to this unit, allowing us to grow our team of Goldsmiths to keep up with the ever-increasing demand.
We are now looking for a Jeweller / Goldsmith to join our Jewellery Repair & Manufacturing Workshop in Eastleigh, Hampshire.
Requirements
- Someone who has at least 5 years’ experience on the bench.
- Is competent with doing all aspects of repairs from chain repairs and ring sizing’s to retips and restorations on vintage jewellery to a high standard.
- Give advice for manufactures and repairs to fellow members of staff.
- Comfortable in using a laser welder.
- Clean up and assemble castings.
- Remodel customers jewellery into new designs.
- Polish to a very high standard and rhodium plate.
- Able to meet strict deadlines and manage your jobs efficiently.
- Good communication skills, punctual and good timekeeping.
- Work well in a team.
- Keep a clean and tidy work area.
- Assist each other in the workshop.
Additional skills
- Stone setting
- CAD
- Able to use a laser engraver
Reports to
Workshop Manager
Job type:
Full time, 5 days per week.
Salary
Competitive depending on experience.
To Apply
Please send us your covering letter and CV using the application form below.
About us
We are an independent family jewellers, established in Hampshire in 1976, involving first and second generation 'Mellors'!
With three stores in Hampshire and an increasingly busy manufacturing and repair workshop, we're delighted to be able to offer our services and products online too!
David Mellor Family Jewellers are very proud members of The Company of Master Jewellers and The National Association of Jewellers.
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