Restoration Workshop Assistant

Job Description:

Restoration Workshop Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Assistant to join a small, growing team within a forward-thinking restoration lighting business.

Loomlight reclaims vintage industrial lighting from shipbreakers, military and industrial settings from around the world. Each piece is carefully restored in our Leicester workshop before being dispatched to private clients, commercial projects, TV and film productions, and the hospitality sector.

Our ethos is simple: why buy new? We challenge mass production and throwaway culture by restoring high-quality industrial light fixtures built to last a lifetime.

Loomlight operates primarily as an e-commerce business, selling through our website and selected third-party platforms. Our digital presence and visual storytelling play an important role in sharing what we do and why we do it.

Due to an increased workload, we are looking to add an extra pair of hands to work alongside our Operations Director and Workshop Manager.

Contract type: Zero hours contract
Hours: Flexible, typically 25–40 hours per week depending on workload
Salary: Above National Minimum Wage, dependent on experience

The Role

This role is offered on a zero hours contract, providing flexibility for both the business and the successful applicant. Hours will vary week to week in line with production demands and will be agreed in advance wherever possible.

No two days are the same in our workshop. We are looking for someone with a practical, can-do attitude who enjoys varied, hands-on work. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Restoration & Workshop Tasks

• Dismantling and reassembling light fittings

• Polishing and surface finishing

• Basic electrical wiring and component fitting (training provided)

• Preparing parts for painting using light abrasives and chemicals

• Use of basic machine tools

Workshop Support

• Packaging completed products for dispatch

• Maintaining a clean, organised workshop

• Managing components and parts

• General assistance to the Production Director and Workshop Manager

The Successful Applicant

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with their hands and solving practical problems

• Comfort with basic measurements and quantities is essential

• Has a good eye for detail and takes pride in their work

• Is comfortable in a physical role and a small team environment

• Can follow direction and work towards shared goals

• Is happy to keep basic written records

Some basic electrical knowledge would be an advantage, but is not essential. What matters most is a willingness to learn.

An interest in sustainability, reuse, and repair would be a natural fit for this role.

Benefits

• Workshop overalls and safety equipment provided

• On-site parking

• Flexible working hours

• Full on-the-job training provided

Schedule: Variable, agreed in advance where possible
Education: GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) preferred
Electrical Engineering background desirable but not essential

Remote working: No