ETA Logistics Apprentice (CFC)
- Location
- Sion Valais Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About ETA
ETA is a benchmark of Swiss horological expertise, renowned for designing and producing precision movements that power many of the world’s most respected watches. As part of the Swatch Group, the manufacture combines industrial excellence, technical innovation, and a deep respect for traditional watchmaking savoir-faire. As an employer, ETA offers a highly specialized environment where engineers, micromechanics, technicians, and operational talents contribute to products defined by reliability, accuracy, and refinement. The company values discipline, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and collaborative expertise, providing careers at the heart of Switzerland’s watchmaking ecosystem and the future of mechanical and quartz movement technology.
ETA SA, part of the Swatch Group, seeks a motivated apprentice for a three-year CFC Logistics programme beginning in 2027. The apprentice will manage the complete logistics cycle—receiving, inspecting, and recording inventory in the system; transporting and storing watchmaking components using forklifts and handling equipment; monitoring stock levels; and preparing goods for dispatch. This position offers hands-on training with modern technical equipment and exposure to a dynamic, innovation-driven manufacturing environment within the world's largest watch producer.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and register incoming merchandise and components in the logistics management system
- Transport and store watchmaking components and materials using forklifts and modern handling equipment to designated locations
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels to ensure adequate stock without surplus
- Prepare and dispatch goods and materials for shipment
- Execute flexible work schedules and adapt to varying operational demands
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow and communication
Qualifications
- Completion of secondary education (niveau 1 or 2)
- Dynamic personality with strong drive for continuous improvement
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Willingness to assume responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving workplace
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; entry-level apprenticeship position with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.
Education
Secondary education completion (niveau 1 or 2)
Workplace
This position is based in Sion, Valais, Switzerland.
Benefits
Professional apprenticeship training with experienced mentors; exposure to modern logistics technology; membership in the Swatch Group ecosystem.
Culture
ETA offers a workplace culture rooted in Swiss precision, technical mastery, and continuous innovation within the watchmaking industry. As an employer, it fosters collaboration between engineers, artisans, and production specialists, valuing reliability, quality, and the transmission of specialized expertise across generations.
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