Shoe Repairer

Typical Salary

£14,500 To £24,000

Typical Hours

43 to 45 a week

weekends

How To Become a Shoe Repairer

You can get into this job through:

an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

Apprenticeship

The following apprenticeship may be relevant to this role:

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You could apply directly for a job as a trainee with a shoe repair company.

Some employers may give you a short assessment to test your English, basic maths and practical skills.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

the ability to work well with your hands
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
customer service skills
the ability to work well with others
the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
ambition and a desire to succeed
persistence and determination
the ability to use your initiative
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

You could:

greet customers and price up work to be done
replace worn out soles and heels
carry out more complicated repairs, like renew stitching and welts
build up soles and heels
clean, polish, dye or stain shoes
replace buckles, laces, zips or straps
maintain equipment, sharpen cutting tools and service machinery
sell items and take cash and card payments

Working Environment

You could work at a store.

Your working environment may be noisy, dirty and dusty.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

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Restrictions & Requirements