Supporting the work of the Jeweller since 2006
Experienced Goldsmith / Bench Jeweller
Experienced Goldsmith / Bench Jeweller
Wild Fawn Jewellery
Biscuit Factory, Bermondsey, London
About the Role
This role is a maternity cover position, supporting our workshop while a key team member is on leave. Youll be joining a close-knit, supportive studio environment, with a thorough handover and a clear scope of responsibility, and will be an integral part of the team throughout the cover period.
This is a hands-on role working across engagement rings, wedding rings, bespoke jewellery and small-batch collections, within a collaborative, female-led studio.
Key Responsibilities
Bench work & production
1. Ring resizes across gold, platinum and stone-set jewellery (primarily sapphires and diamonds), including the use of a laser welding machine
2. Making wedding rings to order, including applying a range of finishes
3. Engagement ring cast clean-up and occasional assembly
4. Creating off-the-shelf engagement rings when required
Bespoke & specialist techniques
5. Wax carving for bespoke jewellery
6. Sand casting using a furnace
7. Heirloom gold work and reworking existing jewellery
8. Stone setting, particularly claw setting (round and talon styles), flush setting and tube/bezel setting
Design & development
9. Creating new jewellery designs following briefs for upcoming collections
10. Contributing design ideas to improve longevity and wearability (e.g. claw placement, stone security, wear considerations)
Workshop support & collaboration
11. Working closely with the Bespoke Jewellery Operations Manager to ensure deadlines are met
12. Ordering materials and maintaining workshop stock levels
13. Maintaining tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient working
14. Supporting the workshop team with web orders during busy periods
15. Preparing wax ring blanks for ring-making workshops and occasionally assisting with or running workshops at weekends
16. Assisting with behind-the-scenes making content for social media
Skills & Experience
17. 5+ years of professional jewellery making experience
18. Strong experience working on high-value jewellery, particularly engagement rings
19. Confident stone setter, with a focus on claw, flush and bezel settings
20. Wax carving experience preferred
21. Experience using a Dado laser welding machine for resizes and retipping
22. Highly organised, reliable and comfortable working to deadlines
23. A collaborative team player with a thoughtful, detail-led approach to craftsmanship
What We Offer
24. A friendly, supportive and collaborative workshop environment
25. The opportunity to work within a sustainable, female-led jewellery brand
26. 28 days annual leave (pro rata for contract length)
Salary
£32,000£40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours
Full-time, 40 hours per week (studio-based)
Contract
Maternity Cover Fixed Term (18 months), with potential to stay on at the end of the contract
Start Date
1 March 2026
Application Closing Date
15th January
How to Apply