Watchmaker

Chopard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chopard is seeking a skilled watch technician to service quartz and mechanical movements, including chronographs and complications. You will ensure proper casing, water resistance, and regulator conformity to manufacturer specs, while maintaining a clean, efficient workshop and supporting other duties as needed.

Applicants should have at least 3 years bench experience; WOSTEP or similar training is advantageous, and the role emphasizes meticulous fault finding and continuous learning in a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years bench experience; WOSTEP or similar training would be an advantage.
• Ability to work in a small team environment.
• Ongoing desire to keep learning.
• Strong aptitude for fault finding.
• Ability to work in a clean and tidy manner.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing of both quartz and mechanical movements, from basic timepieces to chronographs and complications and to be competent in hairspring and escapement adjustment.
• Be competent in the final casing of the timepieces following guidelines regarding cleanliness and hand calibration.
• Where required ensure that the watch meets requirements regarding water resistance testing
• Ensure that all timepieces are regulated to manufacturers specifications
• Completion of auto control document for all pieces before they are delivered to quality control
• Being pro-active in keeping the workshop clean and tidy, as well as assisting in various other general duties when required

Education

WOSTEP or similar training

Job description

Contribute to producing quality watch repairs for consumers meeting company service goals and standards.

Main Responsibilities:

Technical

• Carry out servicing of both quartz and mechanical movements, from basic timepieces to chronographs and complications and to be competent in hairspring and escapement adjustment.
• Be competent in the final casing of the timepieces following guidelines regarding cleanliness and hand calibration.
• Where required ensure that the watch meets requirements regarding water resistance testing
• Ensure that all timepieces are regulated to manufacturers specifications
• Completion of auto control document for all pieces before they are delivered to quality control
• Being pro‑active in keeping the workshop clean and tidy, as well as assisting in various other general duties when required

Personal Qualities

• Proficient in working from manufacturers technical guides
• Able to work in a small team environment
• Previous experience working in a busy after sales workshop would be an advantage
• Ongoing desire to keep learning
• Strong aptitude for fault finding
• To work in a clean and tidy manner

Qualifications

Ideally the candidate must have a minimum of 3 years bench experience, WOSTEP or similar training would be an advantage.

You may be required to perform tasks and responsibilities additional to the above within the company without additional forms of remuneration.

Please note that this Job Description is non-contractual and may be amended by the Company from time to time.