Jobs
>
London

    Watchmaker - United Kingdom - Laings

    Laings
    Laings United Kingdom

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Description

    Laings is a prestigious family-run jewellers with a legacy spanning over 180 years. Established in 1840 and now safely in the hands of the sixth generation of the Laing family, Laings is one of the largest independent jewellery businesses in the UK. With seven showrooms across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Southampton, and Cardiff, Laings offers an expertly curated selection of fine jewellery and luxury watches from some of the world's most prestigious brands.

    We are excited to unveil our first Watchmaking Workshop in Southampton and have a rare opening for a passionate and enthusiastic Watchmaker, to support our growing dynamic service business and our long-term vision of investing in our heritage and keeping unique skills alive.Our Watchmaking Workshop based in the City Centre will be a geographical first, complete with sophisticated equipment in a state-of-the-art workshop visible from our new luxurious showroom in Southampton's Westquay Shopping Centre.

    Despite an everchanging landscape, Laings continues to invest in its future. Over the coming years, the company will embark on a journey of evolution to challenge jewellery and watch retail experiences – bringing innovation to different touchpoints of the business, while never forgetting the deep-rooted heritage that anchors the Laings story.

    A Career as Unique as You Are

    Main purpose of our Watchmaker role is to provide efficient and high-skilled watch services for our clients. Furthermore, you will be responsible for effective daily communications with our instore service departments and store colleagues to ensure the best quality for our customers. Our luxury brand portfolio ensures our Watchmaker the opportunity to work on quality timepieces, to support our newly expanded Southampton Showroom.

    Here Is How We See Your Role:

    • Complete services of modern wristwatches across several mechanical calibres.
    • Re-finishing of cases and bracelets in both stainless steel and precious metals.
    • Interact with clients to support of our Services team and carry out part jobs to enhance the customer experience.
    • Work independently within the workshop and keep it tidy and clean.
    • Manage your workflow to meet deadlines effectively.

    The Perfect Person We are Looking for Must Have:

    • A qualification in watchmaking or evidence of experience within the field.
    • Experience in servicing mechanical watch movements with a focus on excellence and quality.
    • An enthusiastic and positive outlook.
    • Proven organisational skills.
    • Ability to work well on your own and effectively manage your time and productivity whilst at work.
    • A technically minded approach with a proven track record of working meticulously and accurately.

    At Laings we pride ourselves on quality and full support to attain and maintain required brand accreditations will be given.

    Working hours will be, assisting five days across six a total of 37.5 hours per week.

    Why Laings?

    We are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures individuality, personal and professional growth, contributing to driving our proud legacy of Laings. Our principles of culture are based on mutual respect, honesty, and trust, to foster an environment ensuring that our passionate employees feel inspired every day.

    From unrivalled industry training to discounts on some of the UK leading retailers, Laings has built our approach to benefits around our employees to ensure their happiness, health, and wellbeing. Our benefits are also flexible, meaning that employees can choose benefits to match their individual needs through our bespoke benefits platform.

    We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer who encourages candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

    Max file size: 1024 KB | Allow file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf

    Choose File Max file size: 1024 KB | Allow file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf

    #J-18808-Ljbffr
  • A&M POLISHERS

    Watchmaker

    6 days ago

    A&M POLISHERS London, United Kingdom

    Fulltime watchmaker needed in Hatton Garden London. Nearest train stations are Farringdon and Chancery lane (both 5 minute walk). · Will need 3 years minimum experience · Watchmaker will be situated in our brand new watch service and refurbishment centre. Preferably experience in ...

  • Jolyon Marshall

    Watchmaker

    4 days ago

    Jolyon Marshall Windsor, United Kingdom

    **Long established, this successful Independent Retail Jeweller has been a long-time authorised ROLEX retailer. An opportunity to further heighten their brand commitment has arisen and consequently they are to open their own in-house watch servicingfacility. The first stages have ...

  • Watches of Switzerland Group

    Watchmaker

    1 week ago

    Watches of Switzerland Group London, United Kingdom

    Proven track record in prestige watch repairs and service · Experience in servicing and repairs to all types of mechanical and quartz watches · Commercial awareness · A team player · Ability to prioritise and plan own workload · Flexible and adaptable to change · Motivated, proac ...

  • Rhone Products UK Ltd

    Apprentice Student Watchmaker

    1 week ago

    Rhone Products UK Ltd Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom

    Patek Philippe is the last family-owned independent Genevan Watch Manufacturer. · We are currently enrolling to fill the following three positions at our · Patek Philippe Institute in Geneva, Switzerland · **Apprentice Student Watchmaker** · As an Apprentice Watchmaker you will c ...

  • The SWATCH Group

    Watchmaker - OMEGA - Southampton

    2 weeks ago

    The SWATCH Group United Kingdom

    Job description · We are looking for newly qualified and experienced Watchmakers to join us and play a pivotal part in our customer's experience. This role is based at our Customer Service Centre in Southampton and is on our growing OMEGA Watchmaker team. · If you want to work ...

  • A2Z Recruitment Solutions Ltd

    Watchmaker - High-end Luxury Swiss Brands

    1 week ago

    A2Z Recruitment Solutions Ltd Radlett, United Kingdom

    **Watchmaker - High-end Luxury Swiss Brands** · Watchmaker is responsible for complex quartz and Automatic watch servicing, case repair and refinishing, water resistance methods, parts requisition and testing techniques according to established time frames and quality standards. ...

  • BREITLING

    Experienced Watchmaker

    3 days ago

    BREITLING ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, United Kingdom Full time

    Role / Job Purpose:- · To deliver repairs to Breitling specification on quality, lead time and cost Key Duties · Carry out full services, dial and hand fitting, and partial repairs on all Breitling calibres up to models with complication modules*, as well as all calibres you have ...

  • Jaeger LeCoultre

    Sales Associate, Old Bond Street

    1 week ago

    Jaeger LeCoultre London, United Kingdom

    Reference Code: 99869**Sales Associate, Old Bond Street (6 month FTC)**: · - London, LND, GB- Fixed Term**THE WATCHMAKER OF WATCHMAKERS**: · Since 1833, driven by an unquenchable thirst for innovation and creativity, and inspired by the peaceful natural surroundings of its home i ...

  • Swatch Group

    Retail Sales Advisor

    2 days ago

    Swatch Group London, United Kingdom

    **The company** · For over 160 years, OMEGA has established a reputation as one of the world's great watch brands. Masters of the traditional art of watchmaking the brand has proved itself to be among the industry's most adventurous pioneers with a determined effort to increase t ...

  • Swatch Group

    Retail Sales Advisor

    2 days ago

    Swatch Group London, United Kingdom

    **The company** · In the last 167 years, OMEGA has established a reputation as one of the world's great watch brands. Masters of the traditional art of watchmaking the brand has proved itself to be among the industry's most adventurous pioneers with a determined effort to increas ...

  • Swatch Group

    Retail Sales Advisor

    2 days ago

    Swatch Group London, United Kingdom

    **The company** · For over 160 years, OMEGA has established a reputation as one of the world's great watch brands. Masters of the traditional art of watchmaking the brand has proved itself to be among the industry's most adventurous pioneers with a determined effort to increase t ...

  • Swatch Group

    Retail Sales Advisor

    4 days ago

    Swatch Group London, United Kingdom

    **The company** · For over 160 years, OMEGA has established a reputation as one of the world's great watch brands. Masters of the traditional art of watchmaking the brand has proved itself to be among the industry's most adventurous pioneers with a determined effort to increase t ...

  • Swatch Group

    Retail Sales Advisor

    2 days ago

    Swatch Group London, United Kingdom

    **The company** · For over 160 years, OMEGA has established a reputation as one of the world's great watch brands. Masters of the traditional art of watchmaking the brand has proved itself to be among the industry's most adventurous pioneers with a determined effort to increase t ...

  • Mandy Truong

    Sales Assistant

    2 days ago

    Mandy Truong London, United Kingdom

    **WATCH SPECIALIST & SALES ASSISTANT** · **FULL TIME, SW11 - London** · **THE COMPANY AND THE ROLE** · - Leader in luxury watchmaking · - Battersea Power Station · **PERSONAL PROFILE** · - Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in luxury sales Ideally from Jewellery or Watc ...

  • Jolyon Marshall Limited

    Diagnostics Specialist

    1 week ago

    Jolyon Marshall Limited London, United Kingdom

    **CLIENT**:Authorised service centre · **LOCATION**:Hatton Garden, London EC1 · **SALARY**:Competitive · **POSITION**:Permanent · **POSTED**: 10/09/2021 · **Excitingly this established service centre has recently relocated within the heart of London's Jewellery District Hatton Ga ...

  • Swatch Group

    Full Time Retail Sales Advisor

    5 days ago

    Swatch Group London, United Kingdom Full time

    **The company** · The story of Swatch is the story of a revolution. In 1983, the unexpected appearance of an affordable, Swiss made, plastic watch turned the watch world upside down. Suddenly, a watch was much more than a way to measure time. It was a new language, a way to speak ...

  • Swatch Group

    Full Time Retail Sales Advisor

    5 days ago

    Swatch Group London, United Kingdom Full time

    **The company** · The story of Swatch is the story of a revolution. In 1983, the unexpected appearance of an affordable, Swiss made, plastic watch turned the watch world upside down. Suddenly, a watch was much more than a way to measure time. It was a new language, a way to speak ...

  • Jewellery Stylist Recruitment

    Luxury Watch Administrator

    5 days ago

    Jewellery Stylist Recruitment London, United Kingdom

    **Description** · We have an exciting vacancy for a watch administrator with a luxury watch company based in London. · **Responsibilities: · - ** · Initial performance and functionality checks on all watches entering the business. This will include removing bracelet's and straps ...

  • Swatch Group

    Full Time Retail Sales Advisor

    1 week ago

    Swatch Group London, United Kingdom Full time

    **The company** · The story of Swatch is the story of a revolution. In 1983, the unexpected appearance of an affordable, Swiss made, plastic watch turned the watch world upside down. Suddenly, a watch was much more than a way to measure time. It was a new language, a way to speak ...

  • Swatch Group

    Part Time Retail Sales Advisor

    6 days ago

    Swatch Group London, United Kingdom Part time

    **The company** · The story of Swatch is the story of a revolution. In 1983, the unexpected appearance of an affordable, Swiss made, plastic watch turned the watch world upside down. Suddenly, a watch was much more than a way to measure time. It was a new language, a way to speak ...