Junior Watchmaker / Authenticator

With due respect to others in the field, this market-leading operator stands out from the rest. A newly built, state-of-the-art workshop and significant investment in tooling and infrastructure place them firmly among the industry's best. As part of their continued growth and expansion, the time has come to welcome new talent to support their already established and ambitious team.

Job Role:

• This position offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your watchmaking knowledge while working with a variety of brands, including vintage timepieces.

• You will be involved in all aspects of workshop activity - sourcing parts as needed, maintaining your daily-use equipment, and ensuring your work area remains clean and orderly

• You’ll service a wide range of high-end watches.

• All bench staff are responsible for ensuring that work meets the highest QC standards and aligns with manufacturers’ requirements for functionality and timekeeping accuracy

• Your expertise will also support other departments, for example in analysing servicing costs or using internal software to ensure optimal workflow.

• From time to time, you may interact with clients at scheduled events, and be involved in cross-functional tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• A qualification or degree in watchmaking is essential.

• Experience working with vintage timepieces and using restoration tools such as lathes is highly desirable.

• Ability to authenticate watches in line with the standards of major luxury brands.

• A quality-over-quantity approach, with strong organisational and communication skills.

• Manufacturer accreditations are highly valued.

• Ability to maintain focus and precision within pre-set timeframes, with a commitment to completing all tasks to an immaculate standard.

• Comfortable multitasking and shifting priorities when unexpected repair work arises.

• Confident and client-friendly, particularly when a client visit may benefit from an introduction to a Watchmaker.

Summary:

This business takes pride in offering training wherever possible and supports the creation of individual career paths for future progression within the industry.

In addition to the salary and bonus structure, benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays)

• Local business discounts

• Regular social events

• Pension scheme eligibility

• Employee purchase scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Summer working hours

• Annual health/gym subsidy

• Monthly team lunches

Interested? Don’t delay - send your watchmaking CV to Jolyon at JML today, and let us take care of the rest.