Jewellery Technician - Trainee

Richemont; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury goods company as a Jewellery Technician Trainee. You will be responsible for assessing and repairing various jewellery pieces, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. This role requires a proactive approach to problem solving and proficiency in delicate materials. You will gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment committed to quality and craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience after graduation from Jewellery school.
• Proficient in handling delicate materials such as gemstones and pearls.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and complex repairs of jewellery.
• Follow defined interventions and repair flows.

Skills

Problem Solving

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Jewellery School Graduation

Tools

Laser Welding

Fire-Soldering

Jewellery Polishing

Job description

Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, watches, fashion, and accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality, and craftsmanship, and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products that align with our Maisons’ values through continuous creativity.

Jewellery Technician - Trainee

(Permanent, Full-Time)

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

You will be responsible for the initial assessment and subsequent repair of all types of jewellery, including routine servicing and complex repairs, while adhering to brand guidelines. You will determine the most appropriate repair strategy to meet lead times, demonstrating a proactive problem-solving approach.

Key responsibilities:

• Follow defined interventions and repair flows
• Complete daily allocated jobs according to brand’s Customer Service Policy
• Perform chain extensions or length reductions on bracelets and necklaces using laser welding
• Reshape deformed items
• Polish jewellery

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Minimum of 1 year of experience after graduation from Jewellery school
• Proficient in handling delicate materials such as gemstones, semi-precious stones, wood, pearls, ceramic, resin, and coral
• Experienced in fire-soldering, laser welding, and jewellery polishing techniques
• Ability to assess and resolve complex or unusual inquiries
• Proficient in basic computer skills

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our strength lies in our diversity of arts, cultures, and human skills, fostering untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity
• We care for the world we live in

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:

Our recruitment process provides exposure to key decision-makers and influencers:

1. First Stage: After your application is selected, our recruitment team will contact you within 2 weeks for an introductory call
2. Second Stage: Interview with the RCS Platform Workshop Manager + bench test
3. Third Stage: Interview with the UK RCS Director

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