Rolex Oyster Technician London
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | London |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | Watch SalesGoldsmithWatchmakerWatch Technician |
| Salary | Good basic salary plus bonus and benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | asap |
| Job Ref | Rol11 |
| Job Views | 463 |
- Description
- We have a rare vacancy for an Oyster Technician with Rolex in London.
Candidates from the following backgrounds would be of interest.
Retail luxury watch sales
Retail luxury jewellery sales
Jewellery goldsmith
Quality control
Watch technician
Newley qualified watchmakers
Engineering/Micro mechanics
Watch polishers
Technical role
Role Summary
This role is responsible for refinishing and Oyster production work and provision of technical support on a day-to-day basis, to achieve department and company objectives. Capable use of specialised tools and machinery to polish, assemble, clean and waterproof watch cases and bracelets, along with an ability to change focus in response to demand is required.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Technical Focus
Refinishes watch cases and bracelets to their original appearance using polishing machinery in accordance with Rolex standards.
Cleans and assembles cases after refinishing, maintaining a high quality of work.
Carries out waterproof testing after case assembly and as part of the Final QC process.
Performs all technical operations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure.
Works in a logical, organised manner with the ability to start and stop jobs as needed.
Maintains the polishing and cleaning room environments to the department standard.
Uses computer systems to log workflow, track production and to maintain and order consumable and high value parts.
Assists Quick Service with technical queries and provides support for partial repairs during busy periods.
General
Achieves the required levels of productivity performance
Fosters and maintains excellent relationships and communication with colleagues
Follows all relevant health and safety guidelines and procedures when operating equipment and machinery
Performs any other duties as requested which are deemed reasonable and within capability.
Works well within a small team, capable of semi-autonomous performance
Personal Profile Summary
The role is technically orientated and involves a variety of activities which require both attention to detail and the ability to communicate with others. The person fulfilling this function should have the ability to maintain quality and work in a friendly manner to standard operating procedures. Ideally, the job holder should be self-disciplined, logical, accurate, compliant, factual and conventional. The person should be flexible, active and have the ability to persuade others in areas of knowledge and expertise. The ability to exercise caution when taking action or making decisions would be desirable.
Key Areas of Competence
Works within a technical or specialist area of expertise in order to continuously improve the quality of the service and/or the product provided.
Generates monitoring systems that identify whether self, others or the organisation are achieving their objectives and also any variances there may be in terms of goals and timescales.
Ensures that corrective action plans are formulated and implemented.
Remains rational when dealing with others, works within organisational requirements, is systematic and factual when dealing with colleagues and handles conflict with logic until a solution becomes achievable.
Considers problems as a challenge, collects information relevant to the problem, is disciplined in ascertaining the root cause, identifies and develops a practical solution, communicates the findings and implements action to resolve the problem.
Encourages people to communicate effectively and, through example and expertise, creates a participative and involved atmosphere.
Is confident when dealing with negative people and encourages them to come up with imaginative solutions to difficult problems.
Is alert to changing situations, show flexibility in approach, adaptability in difficult circumstances and continuously strives to achieve a result.
Essential
Educated to A Level standard (or equivalent)
Experienced in carrying out skilled watchmaking processes in a workshop environment
Experience of working to strict Standard Operating Procedures
A good level of dexterity and hand-to-eye coordination gained in a similar role
An interest in watches
Excellent attention to detail