Senior Silversmith

About the Company: Thomas Lyte is a Royal Warrant holder, as silversmiths and goldsmiths to His Majesty, the King. 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 craftsmanship, and incomparable service. Our team of master craftspeople are bespoke silver and gold 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.

Company Culture: Our team’s passion, drive and commitment are at the heart of our success and growth. We embrace new ideas, innovation and change is the key to success. The diverse network of talents nurtured across all departments gives us all the tools required to meet our objectives and goals. A varied, fast paced, high energy working environment, built on the trust and support of colleagues.

The Role: Thomas Lyte is looking for a skilled and talented senior silversmith, with ideally 10 years’ experience. Your role will entail crafting and restoring some of the world’s most iconic sporting trophies as well as an array of bespoke pieces, both modern and historic. In return we will pay a market leading salary, together with annual bonus, private medical cover and long-term incentives. As with all roles within our workshop, we must emphasise that 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 pace and strength of machinery being operated.

Location: This role will be primarily based at our state-of-the-art workshops in East London (Hainault IG6).

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the team to create, restore, repair bespoke trophies, awards and objet from 20cm to 60cm in height
• Liaising with colleagues in polishing, plating, engraving and administration
• Assisting with quality control of the finished products to ensure that 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 & Safety protocols in the workshop

Skills and Experience:

• Preferably 10 years’ experience or more in the silversmith trade
• Knowledge in the use of workshop equipment including lathe, milling machine etc.
• Excellent judgement and decision-making abilities
• Capacity to grasp concepts and problem solve
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain precise standards and ensure the highest levels of quality at all time
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks and be commercially aware
• Good communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to interact well with others
• Must be comfortable working with brass, copper and precious metals
• Knowledge in 3D design and printing

Personality & Attributes:

• Driven, motivated and enthusiastic
• Eye for detail
• Desire to deliver a world class service
• Hands-on and adaptable
• High level of own initiative and commercial awareness
• Team player and excellent communicator

Benefits:

• Market leading salary package
• Company annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme
• Occasional access to complimentary tickets and hospitality at sporting events and industry events and dinners

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Provide evidence of their right to work in the United Kingdom
• Subject to background screening including: references, credit check, criminal check.
• Where relevant (given the nature of the physical and mental requirements of the role), a pre-employment medical assessment.

Please send your CV and cover letter to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the world’s greatest trophy makers and a leading name in luxury, at a very significant time of expansion. If you wish to discuss the responsibilities of the role in more detail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.