Parts Administrator

Job description

Since Watchfinder & Co. was first founded in 2002, it has grown to become the premier resource from which to buy and sell premium pre-owned watches. With thousands of watches available from more than 50 brands, including Rolex, Omega, IWC and more, plus boutiques across the UK and a manufacturer certified service centre, Watchfinder has established itself as the top pre-owned watch specialist.

Location: Ascot House, 22-24 Albion House, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DZ

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 17:30 – 

Salary: Competitive                                                                              

Reporting to: Parts Manager

 

Where we began…

Watchfinder is one of the world's leading pre-owned watch retailers, catering to the needs of over 14.5 million visitors every year both online and in store. With over ten years' experience, Watchfinder continues to innovate and redefine the market for pre-owned watches, tirelessly developing new and exciting ways for customers to buy, sell and interact with pre-owned watches from over fifty different brands. This is a rare opportunity to join a company that is changing the way the industry works, and a great prospect for someone looking for a career in the watch industry. If you are a dedicated, enthusiastic and intuitive person, Watchfinder could well be the company for you!

 

Role Insight

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic and conscientious candidate to join our Service Centre in Maidstone. Reporting to the Parts Manager, you will be responsible for allocating parts to watches, watchmakers and case assemblers when required.You will work within a small team to support all functions of the Service Centre to ensure the smooth running of department.

A strong level of PC literacy is essential along with excellent administrative skills. You must have excellent attention to detail and an exceptional level of accuracy in recording information to avoid disruptions to the department. You are proactive and able to manage your workload effectively. We are looking for a confident communicator to welcome to the team, if this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please click apply!

 

Duties will include, but not limited to:

·  To support the Watchmaking and Case Department with all parts requirements
·  Process and allocating parts to live jobs
·  Selecting and collating all parts from stores
·  Systems administration, assigning work to watchmaking team
·  Monitoring of all components received
·  Liaise with internal departments, sending out watches and parts accordingly
·  Apply a best practice approach to all processes and procedures

 

About you…

·  Outstanding administration/IT skills
·  Conscientious and strive for a zero-error rate with a keen eye for detail
·  Highly organised and capable of managing your own workload
·  The ability to work efficiently & effectively under tight timescales
·  Proactive with the ability to be able to multi-task
·  Strong communication skills
·  Experience of working in a stock management environment would be beneficial

 

This list of Roles and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and is not designed to limit or inhibit the way we work or how the role develops, it is intended to be a fluid document and indicates how we currently see the role.

Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check and provide two recent references

Please advise us in advance if you have any special requirements if you are asked to attend an interview.