Luxury Watch Assembly Technician & QC

Fears Watch Company Limited; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension (5%)

Watch purchase at wholesale price

20 days holiday + public holidays

Birthday day off

Holidays closed during Christmas/New 2

Job summary

Fears Watch Company Limited seeks a committed Watch Assembly Technician to join the Operations team at the Bristol head office. You will be responsible for assembling watches, building component kits, stock management and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires meticulous attention to detail, dexterity with small components, and a collaborative approach to maintain the brand's high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assembly Watchmaker or Repair Technician working on luxury watches is essential.
• WOSTEP / BHI diploma or certification is desirable but not essential.
• Essential: Interest in watches and how they work; Exceptional attention to detail; A team player; Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Timely and efficient assembly of Fears watches in line with Fears quality standards.
• Compile build-kits of components, ensuring stock transfers are accurately recorded during the process.
• Ensure smooth and time-efficient assembly of all watches in line with assembly schedule.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop; proper maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Quality control of components before assembly and final QC; keep defect rate under 1%.
• Test components including movement time testing and case water resistance testing.
• Carry out final regulation of watches to match movement specifications.
• Promote customer satisfaction by maintaining aftersales return rate under 1%.
• Ensure all company policies are followed and communicate quality concerns to the team.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and recording of stock transfers during assembly and servicing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Dexterity

Education

WOSTEP / BHI diploma (desirable)

Tools

MacOS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fears Watch Company Limited seeks a committed Watch Assembly Technician to join the Operations team at the Bristol head office. You will be responsible for assembling watches, building component kits, stock management and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires meticulous attention to detail, dexterity with small components, and a collaborative approach to maintain the brand's high-quality standards.