Watch Technician

Rivoli Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent watch retailer in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a skilled Watch Repair Technician. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automatic watches to high standards, utilizing specialized testing equipment. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in servicing mechanical and quartz watches, ideally with experience in leading Swiss brands. Good communication skills and basic computer literacy are also required. This position offers a dynamic environment in a retail setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in repairing and servicing mechanical and quartz watches.
• Experience with brands like Omega, Longines, Rado & Tissot is preferred.
• Candidates should possess good written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and identify parts to replace in watches.
• Service and repair movement, case, and appearance parts.
• Check watches using testing equipment.

Skills

Diagnosing faults in watches

Servicing mechanical and quartz watches

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate course from a watchmaking institute

Secondary school certificate

Tools

Watch testing equipment

Regular tools (tweezers, screwdrivers)

Job description

The Job

Diagnosis and repair of automatic watches according to the set quality standards. Conduct the required tests using watch testing equipment

Job Description

Handling watch repairs in the Quick Repair Centers attached to Boutiques in prominent Malls

Understanding customer needs and effectively communicate with regard to repair of watches

• Diagnosing the exact cause of fault in a watch and identifying the parts to be replaced
• Servicing and repairing of the movement, case and other appearance parts
• Lubricating and assembling the movement parts
• Regulating the automatic and mechanical movements
• Checking of watches using equipment such as ‘Witschi’ and ‘Proof master water resistance checking machine’
• Replacing battery of watches and carrying out complete service of the watch if necessary
• Maintenance of regular tools such as tweezers, screw drivers, etc.
• Invoicing of repair cost in the system

PROFILE

Should have a Certificate course from a watchmaking institute or Secondary school certificate

• 5 years and above experience in repairing and servicing of mechanical and quartz watches
• Experience in repairing brands such as Omega, Longines, Rado & Tissot or similar brands will be an advantage.
• Candidates who worked in authorized service centers of Swiss watch brands with experienced in ‘complete service’ of mechanical and quartz watches are preferred.
• Should have good communication skills and well groomed
• Must have good written and verbal English communication skills
• Should have basic computer skills