Breitling Watch Service Technician
- Location
- Grenchen Solothurn Switzerland
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
About Breitling
Founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling, Breitling is a Swiss watchmaker renowned for its precision chronographs and enduring ties to aviation. Headquartered in Grenchen, the brand combines a distinctive technical heritage with a contemporary approach to luxury, design and responsible business. As an employer, Breitling offers a professional environment spanning watchmaking, engineering, product development, marketing and international retail. Its global presence connects specialist expertise with diverse markets, while its identity remains rooted in Swiss craftsmanship and innovation. For professionals drawn to both mechanical excellence and brand transformation, Breitling represents an opportunity to contribute to the continuing evolution of an established watchmaking house.
Breitling seeks an After-Sales Service Operator for its service team in Grenchen, performing technical service operations on watches and supporting product quality, reliability and customer loyalty. The role is a temporary 12-month assignment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Follow all Breitling policies and procedures.
- Read, review and accurately apply work instructions to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Disassemble and reassemble watch cases and perform water-resistance tests during maintenance services.
- Case and recase watches, fit dials and hands, test movement performance, and perform quality control on Breitling products for which the operator has been trained.
- Complete all service documentation accurately, attaching required test documentation before passing work to the next stage.
- Contribute to unit productivity while meeting Breitling’s quality, timing and cost standards.
- Meet agreed weekly production levels in accordance with Breitling’s standard operation times.
- Perform other reasonable tasks or respond to requests from the workshop manager.
Qualifications
- Good experience as a watchmaking operator; an AFP diploma is an advantage.
- Strong concentration and understanding of customer expectations and requirements.
- Ability to manage objectives and meet deadlines.
- Team-oriented, proactive and problem-solving approach.
- Versatility and adaptability.
- Training in watch case and bracelet assembly is an advantage.
- Training in dial and hand adjustment is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Breitling products is a plus.
- Proven experience working on quality watches.
Skills
Experience
Good experience as a watchmaking operator; proven experience working on quality watches.
Workplace
This position is based in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland.
Benefits
Remote work (depending on role requirements); watch to wear or purchase; referral programme; development opportunities; 17–19 weeks of maternity leave.
Culture
Breitling’s workplace culture draws on its Swiss watchmaking heritage and close ties to aviation, placing precision, technical expertise and a pioneering spirit at the heart of its professional environment. The brand brings together craftsmanship and contemporary design, offering a distinctive setting for professionals who value both tradition and innovation in luxury watchmaking.
About Cerulean
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