Bench Jeweler / Watchmaker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Gold Rush Jewelers has an opening for a jeweler in one of our stores. Below is what we are looking for in a jeweler:
Must have 3-5 years of Bench Jeweler experience with a focus on repair work, please do not apply if you do not have any prior work experience doing jewelry work.
- Courteous and professional individual with excellent communication skills
- If applying for Watch maker, must be able to work on quartz watches
- Ability to multi-task with extraordinary attention to detail
- Energetic and confident with the ability to hustle under time constraints
- Passion for achieving growth and success
- Ability to work under pressure and willing to hear constructive feedback
- Punctual and excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated professional maturity (discretion, flexibility, and self-starter who can work within a team or solo)
- Resourceful and adept at problem solving
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Jewelry Repair
- sizing rings
- chain repairs
- earring and pendant repair
- some jewelry restoration
- Finishing of castings
- Casting silver, gold and platinum
- Replacing watch batteries
- Sizing watch band links
- Light fabrication duties
- Possible light stone setting, dependent on skills
- General shop cleaning and maintenance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- jewelry bench work: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bench Jeweler / Watchmaker roles across Gold Rush Jewelers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25 - £50 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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