Vintage Product Assessor - Trainee Jewellery Assessor
Department: Marketplace
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Overland Park, Leeds
Compensation: £25,000 / year
Description
About the Team
The Jewellery Team is a knowledgeable and passionate group dedicated to assessing and curating a diverse range of jewellery, from costume pieces to precious metals. As one of the largest teams within our Marketplace Department, we play a key role in sorting, evaluating, and listing jewellery for sale across multiple platforms. With ambitious growth plans, we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us on this journey.
About the Role
As a Vintage Product Assessor, you'll be a flexible team player working across a variety of jewellery categories, supporting our Production Managers by ensuring items are effectively sorted, grouped, and listed on the most suitable platform. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with vintage, antique, and silver jewellery, developing expertise in identifying materials, hallmarks, and maker’s marks. Full training will be provided, and a keen interest in jewellery and vintage collectibles will make you a great fit for this exciting role.
Getting Started...
- Complete initial training in jewellery sorting and categorisation.
- Collaborate closely with Marketplace Department Managers to learn listing standards and processes.
- Gain familiarity with departmental KPIs and begin contributing to team goals, particularly regarding product listings and quality standards.
Establishing Your Impact...
- Build confidence in assessing, sorting, and listing a wide variety of jewellery with minimal supervision.
- Actively contribute to the team’s listing targets by producing accurate, high‑quality product descriptions.
- Strengthen collaboration with the Marketplace Team to help maintain a productive and supportive environment.
- Become a trusted member of the team, sharing best practices and supporting initiatives to improve efficiency.
Driving Excellence...
- Maintain accuracy and efficiency in jewellery assessment, ensuring high-quality sorting and listing.
- Continuously develop knowledge of vintage and antique jewellery to enhance decision‑making.
- Support improvements in team processes to increase efficiency and quality control.
- Adapt to evolving priorities and new initiatives within a dynamic and expanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Sort, group, and categorise various jewellery items accurately, ensuring they are listed on the most suitable platforms.
- Work closely with departmental managers to support the achievement of KPI targets and maintain a productive team atmosphere.
- Write detailed, precise product listings that meet platform standards and align with departmental expectations.
- Demonstrate strong IT and administrative skills, type efficiently, and communicate effectively across various listing platforms.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A passion for vintage and antique jewellery, including costume, silver, and gold pieces.
- An understanding of precious metals, hallmarks, and jewellery identification.
- At least 1 year of experience in the jewellery industry.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced environment.
- Competency with IT tools, especially in creating listings and maintaining records on online platforms.
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