Richemont Casing Technician
- Location
- West MallingEnglandUK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jul 22, 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 Casing Technician role in West Malling – precision watch case assembly and finishing for luxury timepieces.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assemble watch cases and components with precision, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and quality standards
- Perform finishing and polishing operations on luxury watch cases to achieve aesthetic and functional excellence
- Conduct detailed quality inspections and dimensional verification of completed cases and sub-assemblies
- Maintain detailed records of production activities, quality metrics, and case traceability documentation
- Troubleshoot assembly complications and collaborate with quality assurance to address manufacturing issues
Qualifications
- Proven experience in precision mechanical assembly or horological case manufacturing
- Strong understanding of watch case construction, materials, and finishing techniques
- Proficiency with precision measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and assembly specifications
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality standards in luxury manufacturing
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of hands-on experience in precision mechanical assembly, horological manufacturing, or related luxury goods production. Prior experience in watch case assembly or casing operations is highly desirable.
Education
Secondary education or equivalent; professional certification in horological manufacturing or precision mechanics is advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in West Malling, England, UK, with easy access to London.
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.
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