Annual Salary
£22,000 to £28,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Shoe repairers fix footwear and other items like bags and belts.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: weekends;
There will be
4.8% fewer Shoe repairer jobs in 2027.
As a shoe repairer, you'll:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work at a store.
Your working environment may be noisy.
You can get into this job by applying directly.
You can apply directly for a job as a trainee with a shoe repair company.
You'll mostly learn on the job. Some employers have their own training centres where you may also spend some time.
Your employer may train you to do extra work like engraving, watch repair and key cutting, as some shoe repairers also offer these services.
With experience you may move into a supervisory or management role with a shoe repair company.
You might wish to become self-employed and open your own shoe repair business.
You could use your customer service skills in other areas of retail, or put your practical skills to use in different types of repair or craft work.
You'll need: