Finishing Technician

Hockley Mint Ltd

Finishing Technician

£30000

Hockley Mint Ltd, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c6ec7c80d3ee4f7ca0639f163239000d

Full Job Description

Daily duties include:

  • Hand polish finished jewellery including wedding rings, pendants, earrings and various stone set pieces.

  • Knowledge of compounds and mops to work on precious metals (9ct,14ct,18ct and 22ct palladium and platinum)

  • Ensure customer orders are produced accurately and to product quality standards.

  • Undertake all types of finishing, including barrelling, rhodium plating to the order specification.

  • Be able to help maintain team performance towards agreed targets in line with department standards, including times and volumes.

  • Ability to problem solve on quality issues.

  • Must be confident in using tools and machinery including compounds, steamer and ultrasonic.

    We are looking to recruit an experienced full time Jewellery Finishing Technician to join our finishing shop. You will be part of a strong team working ethos, dealing with all aspects of high-quality polishing and finishing., Previous experience is essential.


  • Have a good hand/eye coordination.

    Ability to problem solve on quality issues.

    Excellent attention to detail.

    Ability to work proactively.

    Must be a team player.

    Knowledge of Jewellery trade is required.,
  • Jewellery finishing: 2 years (required)

    Established in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter in 1953, Hockley Mint is an Employee-Owned business committed to exceptional quality and standard-setting British craftsmanship across casting, precious metal alloying, finished fine jewellery production and bespoke design. The name associated with its award-winning bridal mounts and wedding bands, Wedfit®, has become immediately recognisable in the trade and is often borrowed to explain the perfect partnership of engagement rings and wedding bands.


  • Through the combined efforts of multiple generations, Hockley Mint has grown into one of the largest independent jewellery manufacturers in Europe, offering everything from hand-carved waxes and diamond-setting to rapid prototyping, CAD/CAM design, 3D printing and complete ready-to-wear collections. By utilising the services of Hockley Mint, customers can truly tap into the spirit of British Made and support independent and traditional British manufacturing.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • Additional leave

  • Casual dress

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Health & wellbeing programme


  • Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday


  • Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus scheme