Pointe Shoe Laster – Full Training Provided
Location: Earl Shilton, Leicestershire LE9 7HS
Hours: 39 hours per week (permanent)
Pay: National Minimum/Living Wage (age 21+), with the opportunity to earn more through piece rate once fully trained and going over targets.
What We Offer
- Full training and support from experienced department heads
- Guaranteed permanent work with 39 hours per week
- High earning potential once you are fully trained and working on piece rate
- A chance to develop unique craftsmanship skills and be part of a team that produces world-class ballet pointe shoes
What You’ll Do
With full hands-on training, you’ll work towards producing 230 pairs of handmade pointe shoes each week, learning and mastering every stage of the process.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Learning each step of the lasting process with guidance and feedback
- Standing at your own workstation making 'outer shoes'
- Using hand tools such as hammers, scissors, pliers, and knives
- Working with nails, twine, and shoe lasts (foot forms)
- Reading and following order tickets accurately
- Meeting quality and production targets in a fast-paced team environment
What We’re Looking For
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent manual/practical skills
- Strong organisational ability
- Proactive and enthusiastic attitude
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Reliable attendance and a solid work ethic
Working Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
(includes 30-minute lunch + two 10-minute breaks)
- Friday: 7:30 am – 12:30 pm
(includes one 10-minute break)
✨ This is a rare opportunity to learn a highly skilled craft and develop a long-term career with excellent earning potential.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester LE9 7HS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you drive and have your own car/form of transport?
- Will it take you 30 minutes or less to commute to the job role?
Experience:
- Hand tools: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
