About us
Belt Studio Ltd designs and manufactures belts, bags and a full range of leather goods in our North West London workshop, selling online and through our Covent Garden retail units. We are a small, hands-on team that takes pride in the quality of what we make.
The role
A skilled leatherworker who also runs the workshop. You'll make leather goods to a high standard, control stock and supply our retail units, manage our website and online sales content, and lead the workshop team to deliver quality, productivity and a safe, clean working environment.
Key responsibilitiesManufacturing
- Making the full range of leather goods using all suitable machines and bench work.
- Reviewing manufacturing processes for efficiency in time and materials.
- Maintaining safe working practices and clean, safe work areas.
- Sharing in keeping the workshop clean, including general cleaning and housekeeping duties.
Stock control
- Monitoring stock levels and placing orders with suppliers.
- Collecting, collating and packing stock for customers and retail units.
- Maintaining clean and safe stock areas.
- Providing cover at the retail units in emergencies, or on the rare occasions when no alternative cover is available (occasional, last-resort only).
People & workshop management
- Supervising leatherworkers, coordinators, trainees and apprentices, and instructing them on tasks and duties.
- Ensuring quality and productivity across the workshop's output.
- Planning and delivering projects to deadline.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised work environment.
- Supporting the training and development of junior staff.
Marketing & social media content
- Taking part in and appearing in social media and marketing content (including photography and video) produced to promote the Company and its brands.
Confidentiality
- Ensuring confidential and commercially sensitive information is not divulged without the relevant authority.
Other duties as reasonably agreed from time to time with the Managing Director. This job description covers the major areas of responsibility but is not exhaustive.
Person specification
Essential
- Proven leatherworking skill across the main machines (sewing machines, presses, skivers, splitters) and bench work.
- Experience running or supervising a workshop or production environment.
- Stock control and supplier management experience.
- Confident with website / online product content and everyday digital tools.
- Organised, quality-focused and safety-conscious.
- Able to lead, instruct and develop junior staff.
Desirable
- Experience in leather goods or small-batch manufacturing.
- Familiarity with ecommerce and EPOS systems.
Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
