Bag Repair Technician

About the role

SoleHeeled, Australia's largest online care and repair service for premium fashion brands, consumers and retailers, is looking for experienced bag repairers in Sydney. You will be directly responsible for individual customers' bags, working on them from start to finish.

Key responsibilities

• Replace parts such as hardware, zippers, straps/handles, piping and linings
• Craft parts where needed, including straps, handles, piping and linings
• Use leather-working tools and machinery, including sewing machines
• Restore leather by cleaning, conditioning and recolouring
• Select suitable types and grades of leather and fabric
• Disassemble and reassemble leather and fabric/canvas bags

Required profile

• At least 12 months of relevant experience as a bag repair technician, or as an upholsterer, saddler or leather goods maker
• Familiarity with different bag constructions and parts
• Experience working on premium fashion goods with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work at varying speeds depending on the repair, and to work in teams with minimal supervision
• Permanent right to work in Australia

Required skills

• Leather restoration and leatherworking
• Bonus: repairing and restoring footwear, mixing dyes and paints to match colours
• Bonus: supervising and teaching junior staff, sourcing products and managing inventory
• Bonus: bag making, shoemaking, footwear repair and leather goods restoration

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus performance incentives
• Full-time, part-time and casual positions available
• Opportunity to grow with the business and training where necessary
• Friendly, supportive work environment