We are looking for creative individuals to assist in our Workshop decorating our products on a part-time, temp to perm contract (initially 3 months).
Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will involve preparing products, so they are ready for their decorative painted finishes. It will involve using a range of techniques, including gilding metal and resin products with gold and silver leaf, applying paints, waxes, spray painting. You will be working on chandeliers, mirrors, tables and lamps.
Skills and Experience
- This role would suit candidates with an art (fine art) and/or creative background, who are interested in hands-on practical artist studio work.
- Experience of decorative painting or gilding is welcome but not necessary as full training will be provided.
- You will need to have good attention to detail and be consistent with your work.
- A strong ability to follow instructions and manage your time well is also essential.
At Porta Romana, we embrace diversity, individuality, creativity and the spirit of collaboration. As an employee-owned trust, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every voice matters and every idea is valued regardless of an individual’s gender, ethnicity, age, disability… etc…. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is ingrained in what we do, driving us to celebrate and learn from different human experiences and perspectives. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, propelling us forward in our mission to be a team of excellence, crafting beautiful objects to be loved for a lifetime and more.
Join us in shaping a workplace where creativity flourishes, inclusivity thrives, and every member of our team contributes to our shared success.
Benefits
- Real Living Wage Employer - £12.71 per hour starting salary
- 28 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays - pro rata)
- Access to Perkbox (discount and wellness platform) from day one of employment
- 4% company pension contributions after 3 months service
- Free fruit, coffee, teas, hot chocolate in our fully stocked kitchens
- Car pooling incentive scheme
- Regular social and charity events - including monthly breakfast meetings, monthly and annual employee recognition awards, Summer BBQ and Christmas party.
- Paid volunteering day
- Free parking
- Staff Discount
- Cycle to work scheme
Salary description
£12.71 - £12.71 per hour