Watch Technician
Working Hours
Flexible hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Job Description
As a Watch Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing, and preparing watches to ensure they meet our quality standards before being dispatched to customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all watches are serviced, tested, and prepared as required.
- Assemble all watch case components and carry out waterproof testing to ensure each case meets the required specifications.
- Carry out complete movement servicing, including:
- Dismantling the movement.
- Diagnosing faults.
- Repairing or replacing damaged components.
- Cleaning all movement parts.
- Reassembling the movement.
- Performing timing (rate) checks and final adjustments.
- Analyse movement faults and determine the most effective repair methodology.
- Develop or adapt tools and processes where necessary to resolve technical issues encountered during repairs.
- Work closely with the wider team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the workshop.
- Maintain workshop equipment and tools, and manage the ordering of consumables and parts as required.
- Carry out final quality control inspections to ensure all required work has been completed and each watch is fully functional, accurately regulated, and ready for dispatch.
- Attend occasional UK and international watch shows and industry events as required.
About the Role
We are looking for a Watch Technician who enjoys working as part of a dynamic team and has a passion for quality watch repair. The role involves supporting the complete repair process, from servicing watch movements to preparing, assembling, and casing watches ready for dispatch to customers.
You will work closely with our Senior Watchmaker and Operations Team to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to the highest standard. The Watch Technician will report to the Operations Team and support the smooth running of the repair journey.
Professional Requirements
- For partial repairs, completion of a watchmaking apprenticeship or a recognised basic watch repair qualification, such as a TAFE Watch Repair course or equivalent.
- For complete repairs, successful completion of a recognised watchmaking apprenticeship.
- For specialist repairs, advanced knowledge of complicated movements or successful completion of a recognised post-apprenticeship qualification, such as WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program).
- A positive team player with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and striving for excellence.
- A customer-focused approach with a professional attitude.
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy workshop environment.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proactive in your approach to work.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
