Electroplating Technician

About the Company:

Thomas Lyte is a Royal Warrant holder, as gold and silversmiths to The Late Queen Elizabeth II. A contemporary luxury brand, disrupting a traditional industry, we have quickly established a reputation as world-class designers and makers of exquisite bespoke silverware.

We are responsible for designing, making and restoring some of sports most iconic trophies, including the Emirates FA Cup, the Rugby World Cup, the ATP Finals Trophies, FIFAe World Cup and the ICC's Men's and Women's Cricket World Cups.

At Thomas Lyte, we combine the latest technologies with centuries of knowledge and are renowned for our stunning designs, superb craftmanship and incomparable service.

Our team of master craftspeople are bespoke gold and silver specialists and among the most talented artisans and metalworkers in the world. The priceless pieces they create are packaged and presented immaculately at our workshop, before being promptly delivered to our clients based all over the world.

Thomas Lyte is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Electroplater to work in our state-of-the-art London workshop. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role represents an integral part of the workshop team, contributing to the creation of some of the most iconic sporting trophies, as well as an array of bespoke pieces, both modern and historic. As with all our workshop roles, total concentration and focus is required at all times, to ensure the safety of all personnel. This is a busy working environment and successful applicants will need to be fully conscious and mindful of the strength and pace of the machinery being operated.

About the Role:

Your role will entail plating some of the world's most iconic sporting trophies, as well as an array of bespoke pieces, both modern and historic. Assisting with quality control of all finished productions, to ensure highest standards. Actively contributing new ideas to the dynamic environment, working closely with staff throughout the company.

Responsibilities:

• Silver and gold plating of bespoke trophies, awards and objets
• Liaising with colleagues for making, polishing, plating, engraving and administration
• Assisting with quality control of the finished products to ensure the highest standards are maintained
• Actively contributing new ideas to the dynamic environment and working closely with staff throughout the company
• Understanding and complying with the Health and Safety protocols in the workshop

Required Skills:

• Must be able to handle brass, copper and precious metals
• Hand skills, gained in an engineering environment, such as metal filing, spraying and painting
• Ability to lift heavy and awkward shaped pieces
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain precise standards and ensure the highest levels of quality at all times
• Excellent judgement and decision-making abilities
• Capacity to grasp concepts and problem solve
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management, with the ability to prioritise tasks and be commercially aware
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred Skills:

• Driven, motivated and enthusiastic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player with desire to deliver world class service
• High level of initiative and commercial awareness
• Adaptability and ability to multitask

Benefits:

Company bonus scheme, Private healthcare (including mental health cover), Auto-enrolment pension scheme, Salary sacrifice vehicle leasing scheme, Day off for charity work, 23 days holiday, plus birthday and bank holidays off work, Employee Assistance programme, with access to wellness benefits and retail discounts, Occasional access to complimentary tickets at sporting and industry events, Company and team building events

Requirements:

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work documentation in the UK. Subject to background screening, including references, CV check and a post employment fitness questionnaire.

Location:

This role will be based at our workshop in Hainault, East London (IG6).