About the team: The Gold team is a small and tightly-knit group who are responsible for processing gold and high-value jewellery for auction and trade sale. Because we work with a small team and handle valuable stock, we collaborate closely with each other, passing tasks between team members to achieve our departmental goals. Our team members have a great depth of knowledge in antique and vintage jewellery, and we are all passionate about the subject. The department is full of daily discoveries and learning opportunities because antique jewellery often comes with fascinating stories to tell. About the role: The main responsibility of this role involves sorting large volumes of precious metals in a meticulous manner and breaking down various types of gold. This includes distinguishing between different gold carats, solid gold and non-solid gold. The latter category includes items with gemstones, cameos, or non-gold components that require careful removal. To work efficiently, it's important to quickly identify the best way to break into a piece of jewellery. Skilful removal of precious stones without damage requires good dexterity and an eye for understanding shapes. The role also involves quality checking, testing gold carats, as well as assisting in record keeping and administrative tasks. Additionally, the specialist will work closely with the Head of department to ensure accurate weighing and categorization of scrap gold carats. The ultimate goal is to maximise the processing of solid gold and ensure accurate and secure delivery of scrap gold to clients. Key goals and objectives: Become confident in reading the XRF gun and identifying metal purity. Learning the procedures, security processes and quality checking required to prepare gold for sale. Gain an understanding of gemstones necessary for their removal and sorting. Improve in speed and accuracy of breaking down not solid gold items. In your first three months you will: Become familiar with the department and the procedure for processing stock. Learn to use an XRF Gun for testing metal purity. Develop the skills necessary to quickly and carefully remove precious stones from jewellery. Begin developing knowledge for identifying metal purity and carats. In your first six months you will: Become adept at identifying gold and metal purity both by eye and with the XRF Gun. Be able to confidently quality check bags of solid gold for sale. Have a strong understanding of product flow through the gold department to best optimise working cohesion with other staff. Helping to update daily, weekly and monthly record keeping. In your first year you will: Take an active part in all departmental meetings and planning sessions, providing feedback and suggestions where appropriate. Ensure knowledge of all department key performance indicators. Working independently to manage workload and prioritise tasks based on importance. Preparing stock for delivery with all appropriate documentation. Key responsibilities: Assist in daily weight of scrap gold for stocktake. The sorting and breaking down of jewellery into solid gold scrap, with careful removal of gemstone and metal parts. Quality checking of all solid gold in preparation for security bagging. Weighing and bagging of all solid gold for sale. Recording and tracking of weights and numbers. Preparation of consignment delivery notes for client collection. Essential skills and experience: Knowledge of gold, able to distinguish between different gold carats, solid gold and non-solid gold. Strong Ability for puzzle-solving. They must be adept at taking and retaining instructions. Numeracy competency and being comfortable working with figures. Ability to collaborate with other team members to achieve goals and targets. Desirable skills and nice to haves: A knowledge of precious metals, vintage, antique gold and/or jewellery would be hugely beneficial. Experience using Excel to track and record daily figures. Good attention to detail. Previous experience with security procedures of high-value stock. Ability to work independently and prioritise workload. _____________________________________________________ The Details: Location of Work : Working onsite, Vintage Cash Cow: Unit 14, Gelderd Road, Gildersome, Morley, Leeds, LS27 7JP Benefits : Starting Salary £22,500 Be part of a rapidly growing company with so many opportunities to progress ☕️ Free lunch, tea, coffee and snacks every day 25 days annual leave Cycle to work scheme Medicash 2 Community/ Charity days per year Oliva Mental Health Monthly contribution towards your gym membership Regular socials and events _____________________________________________________ At Vintage Cash Cow, we prioritise inclusivity and collaboration among departments to promote knowledge and expertise. We welcome individuals who value these principles and are ready to make a valuable contribution. _____________________________________________________ About Vintage Cash Cow There's an elephant in the boardroom. The unchecked consumption, constant growth and focus on 'buying new' is not an option in tomorrow's market. Companies around the world must stop their reliance on finite resources that can't keep coming out of the ground. Changing consumer behaviour is demanding companies change; less new, fewer short-life items, more reCommerce, more reuse, and more recycling. The cost-of-living crisis is catalysing and accelerating this change; it's simply cheaper to do the right thing. You'll know that buying and selling old and vintage items isn't easy for most people, so we've set out to change that. Vintage Cash Cow is on a mission to become the leading brand for buying and selling all things vintage, valuable, and occasionally peculiar. By delivering unrivalled convenience and care with our fair, trustworthy and personal service, we believe we can own this space in the UK and overseas. We aren't doing this entirely alone. We've raised VC investment from Dutch Founders Fund and Airbridge Equity Partners, including from the founders of WeTransfer, Just Eat Benelux and TreatWell. With their support and our unwavering commitment to changing the game for good globally, this role is an exciting opportunity to join a brand primed for lift-off.