We're Hiring a Junior Skate Technician
Junior Skate Technician
Location: The Boot and Blade, Bottisham, Cambridge
Hours: Flexible (minimum 16 hours per week)
Pay: Starting at £13.50 - £15.50 per hour dependent on experience, with 6 month reviews
About The Boot and Blade
At The Boot & Blade, we believe every pair of skates should feel like they were made for you – we employ a wholistic approach to ensure that we help skaters be their best on the ice.
Over the last 5 years, we’ve worked with everyone from complete beginners through to Olympic level skaters – we’re trusted throughout the UK for expert fittings, precision craftsmanship, and our Love Skate Guarantee.
Our mission is simple: to help every skater feel confident, comfortable, and connected to the ice through the perfect fit. The Boot and Blade isn’t a skate shop — it’s a workshop of craft, care, and community.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Junior Skate Technician to join our team and learn the craft of fitting, fine-tuning, and caring for figure skates.
This is an apprentice-level position — perfect for a skater who wants to understand the technical side of the sport and grow into a specialist role.
You’ll train directly under our lead technician, learning how to:
- Assess foot anatomy, boot shape, stiffness and suitability
- Diagnose skate discomfort and performance issues
- Carry out moulding, spot adjustments and repairs
- Mount, align, and sharpen blades with precision
- Handle customer fittings and consultations with professionalism and warmth
- Maintain workshop standards, tools, and equipment
It’s hands-on, detail-oriented work that combines craft, engineering, and skating know-how — all in service of helping skaters perform their best.
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be a technician yet — we’ll teach you that.
But you do need to bring:
- A genuine love of figure skating (you should be an active or former skater)
- Curiosity for the why behind how skates feel and perform
- Steady hands and an eye for detail — precision matters here
- Problem-solving mindset: you like diagnosing, tinkering, and finding solutions on the spot
- An approachable demeanour and a genuine enjoyment in talking to other skaters
- Reliability and pride in your work
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow
This isn’t a retail job — it’s an introduction to a craft. Over time, you’ll develop the skills to run fittings independently and understand the biomechanics of skating at a professional level.
What You’ll Gain
- Direct mentorship with hands-on learning
- A clear, structured training path — with the opportunity to grow into a full technician role
- Real-world experience solving problems for recreational, competitive, and professional skaters
- Immersion in the UK skating community, from local rinks to elite tours
- Pride in mastering a rare and respected skill
You’ll be part of a brand that stands for quality, trust, and skater-first service — where craftsmanship and care come before everything else.
Details
- Location: The Boot & Blade, Bottisham, Cambridge
- Hours: Flexible, minimum 16 hours per week
- Pay: Starting at £13.50 - £15.50 per hour dependent on experience, with 6 month reviews
- Training: Fully provided in-house, including fittings, moulding, blade work, and diagnostics