Richemont Apprentice Watchmaking Technician
- Location
- Plan-les-OuatesGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont apprenticeship in watchmaking operations (AFP) in Plan les Ouates. Learn horological assembly and finishing techniques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform assembly and finishing operations on watch movements and components under supervision
- Maintain precision and quality standards in all watchmaking tasks
- Clean, polish, and prepare horological components according to specifications
- Utilize specialized tools and equipment for horological work
- Document work performed and report quality issues to supervisors
- Contribute to the production workflow while adhering to safety protocols
Qualifications
- Successful completion of lower secondary education (obligatory schooling)
- Ability to work with precision and attention to detail
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Willingness to learn specialized horological techniques
- Basic mathematical and technical comprehension
Skills
Experience
No prior experience required; apprenticeship-level position designed for new entrants to the watchmaking trade.
Education
Completion of compulsory secondary education (Swiss obligatory schooling).
Workplace
This position is based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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