Trainee Colour Artisan: Newcastle

Trainee Colour Artisan: Newcastle

Looking for a role within a fast-growing, sustainable fashion business with great career opportunities? 

Want a career that’s different, hands-on where no day is the same? Like being creative and artistic?

Then this opportunity may be for you!

Welcome to The Handbag Clinic.

WHAT WE DO

Our purpose is simple - Preserve the past, whilst mindfully reinvent for the future.
We are the UK’s first and only fully-circular luxury retailer and a leading authority on preloved handbags. We buy,
sell, restore and authenticate some of most coveted fashion brands including Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, just to
name a few.

WHY WE DO IT

It’s no secret that the fashion industry has a sustainability problem. Opting for quality, buying for long-term, and
investing wisely has never been so crucial.
We’ve always believed in seeking out quality and investing in pieces that can last a lifetime. And, as master
restorers and handbag experts, we’re able to prolong the life cycle of handbags and preserve iconic styles for
generations to come.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

As well as being part of a sustainable business that’s changing the world, one handbag at a time, you’ll enjoy an
open and friendly culture where everyone is valued and has equal, and unlimited, growth potential.
We also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave, excluding Bank Holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Employee Discounts and Incentives
• Employee Wellbeing Support
• Corporate Events

SUMMARY

Love being creative and working with your hands? Think you have what it takes to restore rare, vintage, and
sentimental treasures? Whether it be a simple clean, scuff repair, or colour touch ins? Want a fast-paced role where
you play a crucial role in a fast-growing fashion business?

JOB ROLE

This position will involve transforming leather accessories with our specialist range of materials and products
focusing predominantly on our E-Commerce stock. With full training provided, you'll clean, correct, and recolour
pre-loved luxury fashion - ensuring every item is brought back to its former glory. As part of the training you will
learn how to repair a different array of materials, colour theory and application, how to clean and restore
different leather types and the foundations of pre-owned fashion grading, margins and stock
replenishment.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Strong interest in fashion and sustainability
• Strong attention to detail
• Focused and committed work ethic.
• Desire to work with your hands in a creative environment

Desirable:

• GCSE A*-C in Art or similar study
• Progressed Artistic studies to A-Level

In addition, the right candidate will be:

• Ambitious
• Able to work to deadlines
• Work well under time pressures
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Full UK Driving Licence is desirable due to our Head Office location in Burnopfield. On site parking is available.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £21,700.00 per year