Wedds & Co - Level 3 - Jewellery Fabrication Machinist and Finisher
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Company: Wedds & Co
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Location: Birmingham, B1 3AS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £286.90 per week
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00780
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Application Deadline Date: 10/08/2025
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Start Date: 17/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: at Wedds - Mon - Thur 8.15am - 5pm and Fri 8.15am - 1.45pm
Brief Description
We are a respected jewellery manufacturer known for producing exquisite, high quality, innovative precious metals and zirconium rings. Our team is expanding and we're seeking a dedicated and confident individual to join us is creating meticulously crafted pieces that exceed customer expectations. This is a very hands on role.
Qualifications Required
5 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.
Personal Qualities
- Personable character, with good interaction skills
- willing to go above and beyond in order to reach the end goals
- Conscientious about the work at hand
- Prepared to put in the extra time and effort when needed by your supervisor
- Open to learning new and unique methods within the jewellery industry
Skills Required
- Communication and listening skills are key
- A good understanding of Health and Safety in manufacturing is beneficial, but not essential, because full training will be given.
- Willingness to contribute as part of a team and be able to confidently work independently
- Good hand / eye coordination is preferred
- Able to work on your own initiative, and be willing and able to share ideas and improvements.
Training to be Provided
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies and End Point Assessment (EPA), you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.
Future Prospects
If successful, you will become an integral part of our small dynamic team. We value our employees on their merit and offer on-the-job training where needed. Given the varied types of roles within the business, you will in time, gain a valuable wealth of knowledge throughout the manufacturing processes within the jewellery manufacturing sector.
Vacancy Detail
We are a respected jewellery manufacturer known for producing exquisite, high quality, innovative precious metals and zirconium rings. Our team in Birmingham is expanding and we're seeking a dedicated and confident individual to join us is creating meticulously crafted pieces that exceed customer expectations. We value precision, craftmanship and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment. This is a very hands on role; perfect for those individuals who are seeking to gain knowledge within the jewellery industry.
Company
Wedds & Co has been creating beautiful Wedding Rings for 16 years. Born from the passion of two great minds with a wealth of knowledge and experience in jewellery manufacturing, Andrew Evans and Paul Platnauer. Wedds & Co has grown over the years to become one of the leading Wedding Ring manufacturers within the UK. Located in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, manufacturing and developing design led products using innovative applications is at the heart of everything we do!
To us, Wedding Rings are more than just an item of jewellery; they are symbols of a couple's love and commitment, which is why we apply a high level of finish techniques to our products.
We are at the forefront of development with our unique branded range of Black Zirconium products, better known as Zedd. We have a distinctive, new range that uses a technique in turning Zirconium metal black. What sets this masculine forward thinking range apart, is the ability to incorporate precious metals with our Black Zirconium rings; adding a striking edge to an otherwise plain wedding ring. Each ring is certified by an Assay House that certifies that our rings are using genuine alloyed metals in our rings.
What makes us special?
- Wedds & Co are one of the leading Wedding Ring manufacturers in the UK. We supply independent and multiple retailers in both the UK and across Europe.
- Our ranges consist of Plain, Diamond & Bi-Metal rings as well as our branded zirconium range: the Zedd Collection. Zedd was launched 4 years ago and has proven a great success throughout the UK with our partners. WE are extremely proud of our Zedd brand, which was designed and engineered by one of our owners, who has a wealth of knowledge in both the jewellery and engineering fields. Zedd is unique and innovative gaining immense popularity with mean who are looking for something different.
- We are leaders in our field for creating unique designs and are proud to been winners of the Product Supplier of the Year at the 2024 NAJ awards.
What will you be doing?
Would you like to be part of a leading Jewellery Manufacturer in Birmingham?
If the answer's yes then your responsibilities within the business that you will receive training to complete would include:
- Assembling various ring components according to design specifications
- Using polishing techniques to achieve a desired finish and style to a ring
- Learn how best to remove imperfections from the surfaces of rings and achieve a pre-finish to help aid the following processes.
- Use a variety of tools, polishing wheels, compounds and sizing presses to enable you to create the perfect product
- Be vigilant in your approach, maintaining perfection throughout
- Ensure timescales are met to achieve delivery dates
- Operating polishing and hand finishing machines and tools with a hands-on approach
- Strong attention to detail is a must, with steady hand eye coordination
- Work as part of a team, but also independently on your own initiative.
This is an incredible opportunity to train on machinery unique to the Jewellery Industry!
What's in it for you?
The salary is to be discussed and agreed at interview stage so may be higher than £286.90 per week.
As well as a generous base salary you will receive the following additional benefits:
- 20 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays
- Factory shutdown over the Christmas period in addition to the above leave allowance
- Enrolment into the Company Pension Scheme
- Staff discounts on Wedds & Co products and jewellery repairs
Other Information
There is easy access into the Jewellery Quarter by means of Bus, Train, Tram or Car.