Watchmaker

Richemont; West Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury watch company in the UK is seeking an experienced Watchmaker to join their team. The role requires servicing a variety of high-end watches in a well-equipped service centre. Candidates should have a proven watchmaking background, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Private healthcare and dental

Competitive pension scheme

Increasing annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistant programme

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record working at the bench with luxury watches.
• Experience with complicated watches a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair watches to brand specifications.
• Complete servicing of various brand models.
• Test timepieces for accuracy and performance.

Skills

Watchmaking experience

Diagnosis and repair

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Our Service Centre based in Kings Hill, Kent is currently seeking a Watchmaker to join our current team of dedicated Watchmakers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful growing watch company in the South UK area, with excellent commuting links from London and surrounding areas. Our Service Centre is fully accredited by Omega, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Panerai and IWC. Other manufacturer accreditations are being sought.

The successful candidate will be expected to service both MOD, Chronograph and ETA movements to manufacturing specifications. You will have the luxury of working within our state-of-the-art 4,000 sq. ft. service centre, of which is fully equipped with manufacturer approved tools and machinery.

You must have a proven track record of working at the bench with luxury and ideally complicated watches. As part of the application process these skills will be assessed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Watchmaker who is looking to gain exposure to over 50 brands and models and work on some interesting timepieces.

Responsibilities

• You will diagnose, service and repair watches, in line with the brand specific guidelines.
• Complete servicing of all brand models including mechanical, quartz, ETA based and Modular Chronograph movements.
• Test timepieces for accuracy and performance, using specific tools and equipment.
• Visually checking all in-coming components (dials, cases, hands, crystals, movements etc.) for damage, marks and scratches to ensure that they meet the agreed specification and report any quality issues.
• You will be expected to generate 4 points of output each day. A Chronograph movement is scored at 3 points and a standard automatic will earn 1 point.

Experience and Success

How will you experience success with us?

With your prior experience in Watchmaking, you will be confident in leading all the above activities. You will always be a true ambassador of Watchfinder. You will be a supportive and encouraging team member, who is keen to learn from others as well as to share your expertise.

• You’ll be highly organised and capable of managing your own workload
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Prior experience working within any watchmakingenvironment completing overhauls. (Essential)

Benefits

How do we keep you smiling?

• We are a great team at HQ; you will work alongside some of the most passionate people about Watches and technology and marketing.
• We have a generous benefits scheme, including discounts and healthcare packages .
• The chance to join aboard a business that is taking strides to introduce our product globally.
• Sociable, friendly team!

Your journey with us

Our aim is to provide you a transparent interview process from the moment you apply for the role. It’s important for us that you get to know us to ensure the role aligns to your future career objectives.

We provide all candidates with open-door access to key people across the business so they can discuss opportunities, get a feel for our culture, and better understand how they can make an impact and be part of Watchfinder’s exciting trajectory.

Interview Process

1. MS Teams video call with the Workshop Manager and HR BP
2. Bench test and meeting with the Servicing Manager
3. Face- to- Face meeting via video call with Global Servicing & Logistics Director and Global HR Director

Our Benefits & Incentives

As well as a competitive salary we also offer a great benefits package:

• Private healthcare and dental
• Competitive pension scheme
• Holiday scheme – Increasing annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistant programme
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance

Why work for Watchfinder?

Firstly, what makes Watchfinder a great place to work is the people! Whether that be within your immediate team or across other areas of the business, there really is a friendly and open atmosphere across the whole organisation. To learn more about life at Watchfinder, apply now!