Fine Jewellery Setter, Neve Jewels - Birmingham

The Neve Jewels Group comprises three leading diamond jewellery brands with a strong presence both internationally and in the UK. With exceptional growth over the last few years, we are on a mission to reshape and disrupt the diamond jewellery industry by being Europe's only digital-first jewellery group. We are one of the very few jewellers in the country that has its own handmade workshop based in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. This allows us to provide our clients with an unrivalled range of unique jewellery, bespoke designs by choosing from our wide range of loose diamonds, selection of rings, styles and jewellery to provide them with perfect gifts, wedding bands, earrings, bracelets and pendants. All our diamonds are certified and conflict-free.

We are seeking an experienced Jewellery Setter to join our busy Birmingham workshop, with a yearly salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years experience in micro-setting, traditional setting and a wide range of other setting styles, all completed to an exceptional standard. You will work on a varied mix of collection pieces and bespoke one-off designs, with most work completed under a microscope. This is a full-time, employed position with a competitive salary.

Your responsibilities as a Jewellery Setter at Neve Jewels will include, but not be limited to:

• Micro-setting, traditional setting and other setting styles to a high standard.
• Setting all types of work, from channel setting to fishtail setting.
• Work with a variety of precious metals, predominantly Platinum, Gold and silver, ensuring the preservation of each material's unique characteristics while setting stones.
• Working on both collection pieces and bespoke, one-off items.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in materials to enhance setting techniques.
• Implement and maintain strict quality control standards to ensure that the produced jewellery meets the company's specifications and customer expectations.
• Document and report any deviations or issues encountered during the setting process.
• Work closely with other jewellery professionals, including mounters and polishers, to ensure seamless integration of setting components into the overall jewellery assembly process.
• Communicate effectively with team members to address specific requirements for each jewellery piece.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Managing workload effectively to meet customer deadlines.
• Maintaining a high level of precision and attention to detail throughout all work.
• Responsible for both the maintenance and cleaning of equipment and workshop tools.
• Contributing to a positive and collaborative workshop environment.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in jewellery setting.
• Proficiency in micro-setting and multiple setting styles.
• Skilled in setting stones using a variety of claw-setting styles, including talon, ball, and other traditional and contemporary techniques.
• Knowledge of quality control processes in fine jewellery.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for quality.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Genuine passion for jewellery and craftsmanship.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Competitive salary.
• Private Health Insurance.
• 24 hr access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Referral programme.

Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year.