Senior Watchmaker

Posted 06 January 2020
Salary Up to £40000 per annum
LocationCity of London
Job type Full Time
Discipline Design
Reference2730_1578314191

Job description

Our client is a premium watch brand, delivering, excellent quality and standards, known for their exciting collaborations and distinctive style. They are looking for a Senior Watch Maker based in Mayfair to working in a fast-paced, high growth environment and when required be able to cope with last-minute servicing needs and special requests.

Main Responsibilities will include

  • Full involvement in all workshop processes
  • Full involvement in designing and building our new workshop in Bishop's Stortford
  • Implementing training programs in line with the growth/expansion of the company
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the equipment in the workshop.
  • Responsible for the presentation and cleanliness of the workshop.
  • Servicing of all types of high-end watches including chronographs and small complications.
  • Ensuring the quality of the repairs are in line with the accredited brands
  • Assisting from time to time in the polishing of watches.
  • Tools/parts supply and control for the brands we work on.
  • Occasional interaction with clients and presentations at events held by Xupes.
  • Analysing watches for servicing costs with the purchasing department when required.
  • Working closely with workshop manager with monthly reviews and KPIs.

Person Specifications

  • A background within a premium watch brand in a similar role
  • Experience with training
  • Existing accreditations
  • 3 years + watchmaking experience
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Working well as part of a team.
  • A self-starter, able to work independently.
  • Experience working on both quartz, automatic, chronograph movements and small complications movements.