Watch Polisher
The company
Swatch Group is a diversified multinational holding company active in the manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewelry, watch movements and components. It is the world’s largest watchmaking group, and supplies nearly all the components required for the watches sold by its eighteen individual brands and the multi-brand retail companies Tourbillon and Hour Passion.
Its production companies supply movements and components to third-party watchmakers in Switzerland and around the world. Swatch Group is a key player in the manufacture and sale of electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries. It is also a leader in the field of sports event timing.
Swatch Group brands
Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Léon Hatot, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Calvin Klein watches + jewelry, Swatch, Flik Flak.
Job description
Role and Responsibilities
· Use specialised polishing and grinding equipment to carry out refurbishment of watch cases and bracelets, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines and quality standards.
· Operate and maintain equipment according to company and health and safety (HS) requirements.
· Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to all to company and health and safety (HS) requirements.
· Meet individual performance targets and department service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring productivity and efficiency.
· Maintain clear, professional communication with colleagues, supervisors, and managers to ensure smooth workflow and prompt resolution of any issues.
· Continuously develop skills and knowledge related to product releases or developments.
· Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, techniques, and best practices, fostering a cooperative and supportive working environment.
· Support other areas of the workshop as required, including some product cleaning duties relating to the polishing processes.
Profile
Skills and Experience
· Positive attitude: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop new skills, with a proactive approach to challenges and feedback.
· Good manual dexterity and coordination: Ability to handle small objects and tools with precision and care, using your hands effectively for detailed work.
· Ability to follow instructions: Adhere to brand guidelines, established procedures, and specific polishing techniques to ensure consistency and quality.
· Adaptability: Open to learning new techniques, adapting to different brand requirements, and adjusting to changes in processes or products.
· Time management: Able to prioritise tasks, manage workload effectively, and meet targets while maintaining quality standards.
Professional requirements
Desirable Skills and Experience
· An interest in horology/watchmaking with long-term ambitions to develop a career.
· Experience in a customer centric environment.
· Worked in a production environment.
Desirable Qualifications
· Formal polishing qualification (i.e. WOSTEP).
· Other watch or jewellery polishing courses.
· Minimum of 5 GCSE A-C including English and Maths
Contact
Sara Ferguson, HR Business Partner
sara.ferguson@uk.swatchgroup.com