- Location
- Frühlingsweg 5 (View map)01768 GlashütteGermany
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
About Union Glashütte
Union Glashütte is a distinguished German watchmaking house rooted in the historic horological town of Glashütte, where precision, craftsmanship, and understated elegance have defined its identity since 1893. As an employer, the brand offers a refined environment for professionals passionate about mechanical excellence, design integrity, and the enduring values of Saxon watchmaking. Its teams contribute to timepieces that unite traditional expertise with contemporary sophistication, reflecting a culture of meticulous quality and quiet innovation. Union Glashütte attracts individuals who value heritage, collaboration, and the privilege of shaping watches with authentic character and lasting appeal.
Union Glashütte offers a watchmaker apprenticeship combining practical training with theoretical instruction at the Alfred Helwig Watchmaking School. The programme provides training in a globally active watch company, with modern technology and traditional craftsmanship, and strong prospects of permanent employment after successfully completing the final examination.
Qualifications
- Passion for watches and their mechanics
- Good Realschulabschluss or Abitur
- Well-developed fine motor skills and careful working practices
- Interest in physics and mathematics
- Teamwork, ambition, perseverance and concentration
- Confident command of German
Education
Good Realschulabschluss or Abitur.
Workplace
This position is based in Glashütte, Saxony, Germany.
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Benefits
Subsidized company canteen, a free Deutschlandticket, intensive support from training instructors, a monthly non-cash benefit voucher, and strong prospects of permanent employment after successfully completing the final examination.
Culture
Union Glashütte fosters a workplace culture rooted in German watchmaking heritage, precision, and a deep respect for craftsmanship in the historic town of Glashütte. As an employer, it values meticulous expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to creating timepieces that balance tradition with contemporary engineering.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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