Goldsmith in Glasgow

Be part of our legacy that blends tradition, innovation and excellence at Laings. A long-standing symbol of quality, trust and timeless design, Laings has continued to invest in its future. With seven showrooms, we are proudly one of the largest independent family-owned fine jewellers and purveyors of luxury watches in the UK. We carry forward a tradition of excellence in craftsmanship, outstanding customer care and a deep-rooted heritage that anchors our Laings story.

We are a family, a legacy and a community of passionate professionals that collaborate and contribute to each of our positions a wide range of skills and experience to everything we do. We offer supportive and inspiring environments, where expertise and personal connections flourish.

At Laings we are focusing on the growth of our bespoke jewellery, jewellery manufacturing and jewellery servicing. We have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished and talented Goldsmith to assist as part of a highly skilled team who are supporting this goal. The successful candidate will embrace Laings’ passion for excellence and quality, as our Goldsmiths constantly strive to uphold high standards, ever mindful of our clients’ expectations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with jewellery manufacture to include, mount preparation and assembly, as well as manufacture of classic pieces to specific requirements and timescales.
• Complete service work in line with skill level.
• Provide customer estimates for service work, using accurate amount of material and time to calculate.
• Provide clear and accurate manufacturing estimates for labour on cast pieces.
• Maintain or exceed all quality criteria for work undertaken in line with our brand standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of tasks undertaken and materials used.
• Responsible for a safe working environment, ensuring all health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Responsible for maintaining all tooling and equipment used in position to a high standard.

Person specification:

• Exceptional eye for detail and be able to complete all Jewellery Service work and repairs.
• Manufacture of classic solitaire and articulated drop mounts for round and square stone items of jewellery in all precious metals and various setting styles (claw, bezel, rex) to correct dimensions and proportions.
• Manufacture various findings and fittings for jewellery pieces (hinges, box clasps, hinged shanks etc).
• Basic Wax Carving.
• Confident in both use of laser welder or solder along with testing all metals.
• Can tighten hard round stones in channel, bar, tension, claw and bezel settings.
• Pearl Drilling.
• Basic Stone Identification.
• Exemplary finishing skills.
• Proven track record within a professional jewellery environment.

We offer you an attractive package commensurate with experience. From unrivalled employee discounts and service recognition awards, Laings has built our approach to benefits around the requirements of our colleagues. Our benefits have been created to ensure happiness and wellbeing across each person’s professional and personal life. We offer flexible benefits, where you can choose to match your individual needs through our bespoke benefits platform.

Laings are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity and wellbeing. While our journey is ongoing, our shared commitment is to our culture of belonging and to the equality of opportunity, we follow practices which are free from discrimination. Please inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodation or clarification concerning our recruitment process.

How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to please forward your cover letter and resume to us using the application form below or alternatively you can apply through our website.

Laings is a prestigious family-run jeweller with over 180 years’ experience in the industry. Established in 1840 we are now one of the largest independent jewellery businesses operating six stores across the UK (three shops nestled within the iconic Argyll Arcade in Glasgow, and one each in Edinburgh, Southampton and Cardiff). The Laings culture is one of mutual trust, respect and honesty. Our staff strive to be the best in the business and our aim is to provide our customers with an unforgettable, luxurious experience whatever the occasion may be.

We are an equal opportunities employer who, in return, can offer you – a competitive reward package, training & development opportunities, healthcare, pension, 28 days holiday, employee assistance programme, generous employee discount scheme and a warm welcoming working environment.