Apprentice Student Watchmaker
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Position Overview & Specifications
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 complete a 22 to 23 month course in Geneva, Switzerland to achieve an accreditation. French lessons form part of the criteria for this course.
If successful, thereafter you will work in our UK Service Centre in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, repairing modern watches, quartz and mechanical with manual winding and automatic.
You must be able to relocate to Geneva in September 2023 without any restrictions then, upon graduating in July / August 2025, relocate to Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire.
You will receive a remuneration package and all accommodation and travel costs will be paid for.
Ideally candidates will have no previous experience in the watchmaking industry.
However, you will need to have an analytical mind, autonomy, team spirit and a good aptitude for mechanical work.
A good level of English is required to read and interpret technical documents.
*Interviews, workshop assessments, theory & practical exams will take place over 3 days on 9th, 10th& 11th May 2023. You must be able to attend all three days.
The company carries out DBS, reference and work permit checks during the pre-employment process.
Employment is subject to a successful apprenticeship and accreditation.
Please send your CV and covering letter.
Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
*NO AGENCIES
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 13/03/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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