Shoe Care Technician at Future Moves Recruitment Agency Limited (FMR Agency) - 2 Openings

Future Moves Recruitment Agency is a licensed full-fledged Human Resource firm with extensive expertise and experience in human Capital development and staffing. Future Moves has exceptional expertise in Talent Sourcing, learning & development, talent management, HR Outsourcing & Payrolling, HR planning & Consulting, Policy Drafting, Culture Change and Organisation Effectiveness by designing and implementing interventions which identify the core areas of development to enhance the overall growth and competitiveness of your organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shoe Care Technician

Locations: Yaba and Lekki - Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

• The Shoe Care Technician is responsible for the professional cleaning, restoration, and maintenance of sneakers and footwear.
• This role ensures every item is handled with care, follows standard operating procedures, and meets high-quality standards while supporting smooth daily operations.

Key Responsibilities
Sneaker Cleaning & Care:

• Clean and maintain sneakers and footwear
• Handle materials such as leather, suede, nubuck, mesh, canvas, and synthetics
• Remove stains, dirt, odours, and marks without causing damage
• Perform sole cleaning, midsole detailing, lace care, and inner lining treatment
• Escalate items requiring advanced treatment

Quality Control:

• Inspect items before and after cleaning
• Prevent damage, colour bleeding, or deformation
• Report pre-existing damage before service
• Maintain consistent quality standards

Workflow & Turnaround:

• Manage tasks to meet turnaround timelines
• Tag, track, and organize customer items
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation

Equipment & Supplies:

• Use tools and products responsibly
• Clean and maintain equipment after use
• Report low stock levels or faulty tools

Team Collaboration & Support:

• Work with technicians and front-desk staff
• Provide technical input when needed
• Support during peak and high-volume periods

Performance Expectations

• High-quality output with minimal errors
• Adherence to timelines
• Strong teamwork and professionalism.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in shoe care, laundry, or hands-on technical roles (e.g., tailoring, detailing, cleaning)
• Familiarity with sneaker materials is an advantage
• Training will be provided

Personal Attributes:

• Careful, patient, and quality-driven
• Honest and reliable
• Willing to learn and improve
• Physically fit for standing and repetitive tasks
• Interest in footwear care is an advantage

Working Conditions:

• On-site at Yaba / Lekki locations, Lagos State
• Requires long periods of standing
• Exposure to cleaning products (safety guidelines provided).

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to follow processes consistently
• Time management under pressure
• Respect for customers’ property
• Basic problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2026.