Master Watchmaker – Precision Assembly & Repair

Fears Watch Company Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Company pension with 5% contribution

Watch at wholesale price + VAT

Job summary

Fears Watch Company is seeking a dedicated Watchmaker to join the Operations Department at the Bristol head office. The role involves assembling and servicing our luxury watches, running the workshop, and assisting with R&D, with a flexible commencement from September.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of relevant experience, a WOSTEP/BHI diploma or equivalent, and exceptional attention to detail. Hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm, with a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience assembling and servicing mechanical and quartz watches.
• Impeccable attention to detail and highly organised.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Timely and efficient assembly of Fears watches in line with quality standards.
• Assemble build-kits and manage component stock.
• Quality control of components and finished watches; keep defect rate under 1%.
• Assist product development by assembling prototype watches and reporting feedback.
• Test components including movements and water resistance; maintain workshop cleanliness.

Skills

Watch assembly

Watch servicing

Quality control

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

WOSTEP / BHI diploma or certification

Job description

Fears Watch Company is seeking a dedicated Watchmaker to join the Operations Department at the Bristol head office. The role involves assembling and servicing our luxury watches, running the workshop, and assisting with R&D, with a flexible commencement from September.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of relevant experience, a WOSTEP/BHI diploma or equivalent, and exceptional attention to detail. Hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm, with a 40-hour week.