Watchmaker

Buckinghamshire

Patek Philippe is the last family-owned independent Genevan Watch Manufacturer. 

We are currently recruiting to fill the following full-time vacancy in our Service Centre in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire.

Watchmaker

Working within our busy workshop team, you will have excellent technical ability and knowledge of watchmaking and produce quality work and have exceptional experience on mechanical calibres.

Main Duties:

• Carry out servicing and repairs to watches within the defined quality standard, respecting the prescribed methods and guidelines outlined by Patek Philippe
• Carry out all required part jobs with the requisite level of care and attention
• Carry out detailed estimates of watches, ensuring appropriate levels of detail and legibility for remedial work identified
• Maintain an ongoing focus on quality of repair, adopting a process of continuous improvement to minimise errors and drive productivity
• Ensure all tools used are appropriately maintained and in perfect working order
• Work with the workshop team to maintain stock control and ensure parts are ordered

Skills Required

• WOSTEP or similar diploma in watchmaking or time served with a leading watch brand
• Considerable experience in the diagnosis, servicing and repair of timepieces
• A good aptitude for mechanical work
• Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
• Ability to read and interpret documents with a technical aspect, such as spreadsheets, estimates and invoices
• Attention to detail with excellent numeracy and literacy skills, accuracy is critical
• Have an enthusiastic and positive personality and effectively manage your time and productivity whilst at work
• Proven organisational skills, works well on your own
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage in pressured situations
• Technically minded with a proven track record of working meticulously & accurately
• Confident in demonstrating techniques to colleagues and end customers
• Well rounded organisational skills and the ability to work well on your own initiative or as part of a team

Competitive salary, pension, healthcare & benefits

Please send your CV and covering letter with salary expectations to: hr-rhp@patek.com

The company carries out DBS, reference and right to work checks during the pre-employment process

Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for interviews will be contacted

*NO AGENCIES