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Trainee Watch & Clock Maker / Repairer
| Posting date: | 13 December 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2025 |
| Location: | RH4 2HD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Melorium Clocks & Antiques Limited Trading as Dorking Clock Centre |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DCC Dec 2024 |
Summary
Dorking Clock Centre is situated in a prime retail location within the town centre of Dorking. The business is operating as both a retail centre for all types of clocks as well as a service and repair centre. The business prides itself on its friendly customer focused approach.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Clock & watch repairers service, repair and maintain all kinds of clocks and watches. They work with both mechanical and electronic (quartz) timepieces that can include anything from antique clocks to high-tech watches with additional mechanisms like alarms, calendars and multiple displays.
• Dismantling, servicing and repairing watches and clocks using tools such as screwdrivers and tweezers.
• Cleaning and oiling clock mechanisms.
• Using an ultrasonic cleaning machine to clean parts from mechanical watches.
• Using electronic testing equipment to find faults.
• Replacing batteries and re-sealing watch cases.
• Fitting a new watch strap or altering the size of a bracelet.
• Fitting hands and dials.
• Stock control and ordering spare parts.
• Making replacement parts using machinery such as a watchmaker's lathe.
• Keeping records of repairs.
• Providing after-sales service.
• Communicating with clients about the work required to their time piece
• Offering advise and assistance to retail customers
CANDIDATE
Have good 3D vision and hand-eye co-ordination.
• Be able to work with intricate and delicate tools and components.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Be patient.
• Be able to concentrate.
• Take pride in their work.
• Be good at dealing with customers and understanding their requirements.
• Not mind working alone.
• Be well organised and able to manage their own workload.
The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive training programme which will follow the British Horology Society’s Level 3 distance learning course, leading to a EAL level 3 qualification in clock repair. Further progression could be available to the right candidate ultimately leading to the BHI level 5 award.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Clock & watch repairers service, repair and maintain all kinds of clocks and watches. They work with both mechanical and electronic (quartz) timepieces that can include anything from antique clocks to high-tech watches with additional mechanisms like alarms, calendars and multiple displays.
• Dismantling, servicing and repairing watches and clocks using tools such as screwdrivers and tweezers.
• Cleaning and oiling clock mechanisms.
• Using an ultrasonic cleaning machine to clean parts from mechanical watches.
• Using electronic testing equipment to find faults.
• Replacing batteries and re-sealing watch cases.
• Fitting a new watch strap or altering the size of a bracelet.
• Fitting hands and dials.
• Stock control and ordering spare parts.
• Making replacement parts using machinery such as a watchmaker's lathe.
• Keeping records of repairs.
• Providing after-sales service.
• Communicating with clients about the work required to their time piece
• Offering advise and assistance to retail customers
CANDIDATE
Have good 3D vision and hand-eye co-ordination.
• Be able to work with intricate and delicate tools and components.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Be patient.
• Be able to concentrate.
• Take pride in their work.
• Be good at dealing with customers and understanding their requirements.
• Not mind working alone.
• Be well organised and able to manage their own workload.
The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive training programme which will follow the British Horology Society’s Level 3 distance learning course, leading to a EAL level 3 qualification in clock repair. Further progression could be available to the right candidate ultimately leading to the BHI level 5 award.