Junior Skate Tech (Apprentice Level)

Location: The Boot and Blade, Bottisham, Cambridge

Hours: 10-20 hours per week

Pay: Starting at an Apprentice-level rate, increasing every 3 months

Duration: 12 months, with the option to transition to permanent

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 shapre, 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: 10 - 20 hours per week
• Pay: Starting at an apprentice-level rate, upward-only reviews every 3 months
• Training: Fully provided in-house, including fittings, moulding, blade work, and diagnostics
• Contract: 12 months, potential to transition to permanent.

How to Apply

Email your CV and a short introduction to: bradley@thebootandblade.com, including:

1. A little about you and your skating background
2. Why you’re interested in this role
3. One example of when you’ve solved a challenging problem (this can be on or off the ice).