Shoe Care Technician (Sneaker Cleaning & Restoration) at Future Moves Recruitment Agency Limited (FMR Agency)

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 (Sneaker Cleaning & Restoration)

Location: Yaba / Lekki,  Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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 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

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 us
• Report low stock 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

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

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

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 a plus

Working Conditions:

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

Performance Expectations:

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

Salary
Competitive and attractive, based on branch and experiences.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiter.b@fmragency.com using the job title and preferred location as the subject of the mail.