CAREERS AT BUCHERER
JOBS AT BUCHERER – BECOME PART OF OUR SUCCESS
As a traditional jeweller specialising in watches and jewellery that has enjoyed success all around the world, we challenge our staff and promote their development by offering targeted education and further training opportunities and a range of exciting tasks. At Bucherer, you will benefit from a diverse and dynamic working environment, an open, trusting and social culture, and progressive working conditions. Discover all the reasons why you should work for us.
Careers at Bucherer
At Bucherer, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. With motivated, inspiring and performance-oriented apprentices, we ensure quality, creativity and progress and lay the foundation for our success.
At www.yousty.ch, the largest apprenticeship portal in Switzerland, you will find all our open apprenticeship positions. All our events are also posted there (under the heading→ Career choice events). We would be pleased to welcome you personally at one of our taster sessions.
Bucherer Talent
WE OFFER TRAINING IN SEVEN DIFFERENT APPRENTICESHIPS
RETAIL PROFESSIONAL
FEDERAL DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRAINING DURATION
3 years
SPECIALISATION
Retail trade
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer boutiques
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Immerse yourself in the dazzling world of watches, gemstones and jewellery. Founded in 1888, Bucherer is one of the long-standing experts in the watch and jewellery industry, while at the same time making innovation and technological progress in our daily work. During your training, you will acquire the holistic skillset of a sales professional and gain insight into various departments such as jewellery, haute horlogerie, Rolex, administration, as well as the branch and cash office.
Our experienced staff and your workplace trainers will teach you about the purity, cut, weight and colour of gemstones and diamonds, as well as the difference between genuine and cultured or imitation pearls. Using your knowledge, you will advise our international customers and actively contribute to an inspiring and professional shopping experience.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
You will acquire extensive expertise in the field of luxury goods, while pursuing a varied and multifaceted career. In your day-to-day contact with our discerning customers from all over the world, you will successfully use your foreign language skills. Your knowledge can be deepened depending on the sector (acquiring the title of a specialist) and a wide range of career and further training opportunities are open in the retail trade as well as in the commercial sector.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
TRAINING DURATION
3 years
SPECIALISATION
Retail trade
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer boutiques
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Immerse yourself in the dazzling world of watches, gemstones and jewellery. Founded in 1888, Bucherer is one of the long-standing experts in the watch and jewellery industry, while at the same time making innovation and technological progress in our daily work. During your training, you will acquire the holistic skillset of a sales professional and gain insight into various departments such as jewellery, haute horlogerie, Rolex, administration, as well as the branch and cash office.
Our experienced staff and your workplace trainers will teach you about the purity, cut, weight and colour of gemstones and diamonds, as well as the difference between genuine and cultured or imitation pearls. Using your knowledge, you will advise our international customers and actively contribute to an inspiring and professional shopping experience.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
You will acquire extensive expertise in the field of luxury goods, while pursuing a varied and multifaceted career. In your day-to-day contact with our discerning customers from all over the world, you will successfully use your foreign language skills. Your knowledge can be deepened depending on the sector (acquiring the title of a specialist) and a wide range of career and further training opportunities are open in the retail trade as well as in the commercial sector.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
- Willingness to develop a passion for the products and services of the host company
- Taking pleasure in dealing with people
- Convincing and well-groomed appearance as “host/hostess” of the company
- Ability to remain calm in hectic situations
- Physical and mental resilience
- Very good command of the German language, both orally and in writing
- Good intermediate knowledge of a foreign language (E and/or F)
- Completion of compulsory education
GEMSTONE SETTER
FEDERAL DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRAINING DURATION
4 years
SPECIALISATION
Jewellery and object design
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, stone-setting atelier
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
We offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the exciting world of gemstones and brilliant diamonds. As a gemstone setter, you will work closely with goldsmiths and produce pieces of jewellery in precious metals (gold, platinum or silver) for our customers. This includes inserting gemstones into the prepared settings and shaping the precious metal. During your training period, you will incrementally learn the craftsmanship skills needed to bring out the best in the precious stones. A particular challenge will be the setting of delicate gemstones or brilliant diamonds of small sizes. The precious stones must not be subjected to too much pressure in the process. At the same time, the settings must enclose in such a way that the stones do not fall out. You will work at a well-equipped workbench with a stereo microscope as well as fine and filigree tools such as cutters, drills, burins and pliers.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
The gemstone setter is a specialist profession in jewellery-making. The gemstones to be set are natural products, and each stone represents a rarity. There are diamonds and colour gemstones in all sizes and colours – no two are alike. They are very difficult to extract and therefore occur only rarely. These precious stones are set by hand because of their special characteristics such as hardness, fissility or brittleness. The end result is a sparkling and lively piece of jewellery that stirs emotions in everyone involved: in the goldsmith and gemstone setter, as it is a great privilege for them to produce such a unique piece, and of course in those who wear them, who often have a strong emotional attachment to their piece of jewellery.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
TRAINING DURATION
4 years
SPECIALISATION
Jewellery and object design
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, stone-setting atelier
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
We offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the exciting world of gemstones and brilliant diamonds. As a gemstone setter, you will work closely with goldsmiths and produce pieces of jewellery in precious metals (gold, platinum or silver) for our customers. This includes inserting gemstones into the prepared settings and shaping the precious metal. During your training period, you will incrementally learn the craftsmanship skills needed to bring out the best in the precious stones. A particular challenge will be the setting of delicate gemstones or brilliant diamonds of small sizes. The precious stones must not be subjected to too much pressure in the process. At the same time, the settings must enclose in such a way that the stones do not fall out. You will work at a well-equipped workbench with a stereo microscope as well as fine and filigree tools such as cutters, drills, burins and pliers.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
The gemstone setter is a specialist profession in jewellery-making. The gemstones to be set are natural products, and each stone represents a rarity. There are diamonds and colour gemstones in all sizes and colours – no two are alike. They are very difficult to extract and therefore occur only rarely. These precious stones are set by hand because of their special characteristics such as hardness, fissility or brittleness. The end result is a sparkling and lively piece of jewellery that stirs emotions in everyone involved: in the goldsmith and gemstone setter, as it is a great privilege for them to produce such a unique piece, and of course in those who wear them, who often have a strong emotional attachment to their piece of jewellery.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
- Manual dexterity
- Fine-motor skills
- Technical understanding
- Creative flair
- Three-dimensional visualisation skills
- Sense of beauty
- Patience, diligence and endurance
- Good eyesight (also corrected)
- Creativity
- Completion of compulsory education
GOLDSMITH
FEDERAL DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRAINING DURATION
4 years
SPECIALISATION
Jewellery and object design
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, goldsmith’s atelier
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Take a journey into the fascinating world of goldsmiths! You will learn the various working techniques of a goldsmith and produce handmade pieces of jewellery from the most precious materials for our customers. Your workplace trainer and our experienced specialist staff will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the goldsmith’s craft and teach you the professional handling of the precious metals such asgold, silver and platinum. You work highly independently and at the same time are in regular contact with our gemstone setters.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
The goldsmith can create the most unusual customer requests from a wide variety of materials. It is an extremely exciting and multifaceted process that creates filigree pieces of jewellery out of rough gold profiles. Being able to hold the finished products in your hand that will make someone happy leaves a deep feeling of satisfaction.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
TRAINING DURATION
4 years
SPECIALISATION
Jewellery and object design
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, goldsmith’s atelier
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Take a journey into the fascinating world of goldsmiths! You will learn the various working techniques of a goldsmith and produce handmade pieces of jewellery from the most precious materials for our customers. Your workplace trainer and our experienced specialist staff will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of the goldsmith’s craft and teach you the professional handling of the precious metals such asgold, silver and platinum. You work highly independently and at the same time are in regular contact with our gemstone setters.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
The goldsmith can create the most unusual customer requests from a wide variety of materials. It is an extremely exciting and multifaceted process that creates filigree pieces of jewellery out of rough gold profiles. Being able to hold the finished products in your hand that will make someone happy leaves a deep feeling of satisfaction.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
- High degree of diligence
- A lot of patience and enthusiasm for precision work
- Craftsmanship
- Good visualisation skills
- Highly developed design skills
- Sense for aesthetics
- Completion of compulsory education
COMMERCIAL EMPLOYEE
FEDERAL DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRAINING DURATION
3 years
SPECIALISATION
Commerce
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, various departments
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Immerse yourself in a dazzling world of luxury goods. Founded in 1888, Bucherer is one of the long-standing experts in the watch and jewellery industry, while at the same time innovation and technological progress are an integral part of our family company. During your training, you will work in different departments such as marketing, purchasing, accounting, logistics and human resources management and thus learn to master the many different tasks of a commercial employee. In the process, you will gain an insight into the exciting world of watches, gemstones and jewellery and acquire a broad basic commercial knowledge at the same time. You will be actively involved in the work processes from the very beginning and, after an initial introductory period, complete tasks on your own.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
You will acquire extensive knowledge in the luxury industry, business and society while pursuing a diverse and varied career. You will also successfully use your foreign language skills in day-to-day communications with internal and external contacts. Your knowledge can be advanced depending on the sector (acquiring a specialisation), and there are a wide range of internal and external further training opportunities.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
TRAINING DURATION
3 years
SPECIALISATION
Commerce
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, various departments
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Immerse yourself in a dazzling world of luxury goods. Founded in 1888, Bucherer is one of the long-standing experts in the watch and jewellery industry, while at the same time innovation and technological progress are an integral part of our family company. During your training, you will work in different departments such as marketing, purchasing, accounting, logistics and human resources management and thus learn to master the many different tasks of a commercial employee. In the process, you will gain an insight into the exciting world of watches, gemstones and jewellery and acquire a broad basic commercial knowledge at the same time. You will be actively involved in the work processes from the very beginning and, after an initial introductory period, complete tasks on your own.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
You will acquire extensive knowledge in the luxury industry, business and society while pursuing a diverse and varied career. You will also successfully use your foreign language skills in day-to-day communications with internal and external contacts. Your knowledge can be advanced depending on the sector (acquiring a specialisation), and there are a wide range of internal and external further training opportunities.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
- Pleasure in working together in a team
- Precise and structured way of working
- Ability to think critically and in a networked manner and to assume personal responsibility
- Taking pleasure in working with information sources and new technologies
- Good grasp and talent for numbers
- Good command of the German language, both orally and in writing
- Good intermediate knowledge of a foreign language (E and/or F)
- Completion of compulsory education
LOGISTICIAN
FEDERAL DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRAINING DURATION
3 years
SPECIALISATION
Warehouse
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, Logistics
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
As a logistician, you plan, coordinate, monitor, optimise and supervise everything that is delivered and shipped. At Bucherer, you will encounter especially exciting and unique products. You will manage all the articles necessary for consultation, selling and looking after our international customers, you will process a wide range of watches and jewellery on a daily basis. Every day tasks will consist of checking the goods on delivery, storing them properly, packing the items to be delivered and also preparing consignments for shipment.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
The tasks involved in this profession are highly diverse. There are many touchpoints with other company departments, such as IT, purchasing and sales, accounting or production. That is why it is important to think in an integrated way and to take into account all individual steps from the supplier to the end customer when optimising work processes.
What makes this profession special is that you gain an insight into the different areas of what is known as the supply chain while also being able to work flexibly both physically, be it unloading lorries or picking, as well as mentally when working on the computer, such as preparing delivery documents or processing orders.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
TRAINING DURATION
3 years
SPECIALISATION
Warehouse
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, Logistics
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
As a logistician, you plan, coordinate, monitor, optimise and supervise everything that is delivered and shipped. At Bucherer, you will encounter especially exciting and unique products. You will manage all the articles necessary for consultation, selling and looking after our international customers, you will process a wide range of watches and jewellery on a daily basis. Every day tasks will consist of checking the goods on delivery, storing them properly, packing the items to be delivered and also preparing consignments for shipment.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
The tasks involved in this profession are highly diverse. There are many touchpoints with other company departments, such as IT, purchasing and sales, accounting or production. That is why it is important to think in an integrated way and to take into account all individual steps from the supplier to the end customer when optimising work processes.
What makes this profession special is that you gain an insight into the different areas of what is known as the supply chain while also being able to work flexibly both physically, be it unloading lorries or picking, as well as mentally when working on the computer, such as preparing delivery documents or processing orders.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
- Pleasure in working together in a team
- Precise and structured way of working
- Craftsmanship
- Service-oriented
- Physical and mental resilience
- Good command of the German language, both orally and in writing
- Completion of compulsory education
SURFACE FINISHER
FEDERAL DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRAINING DURATION
3 years
SPECIALISATION
Haute Horlogerie
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, atelier
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Using various techniques, you will finish the surfaces of jewellery pieces, watches and parts of tools to ensure that they exude the perfect brilliance. The work also includes both the processing of new pieces of jewellery according to patterns and plans and the refurbishing of worn jewels and watches. The working techniques include various polishing machines, as well as sandblasting and cutting techniques to create complex cuts.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
Surface finishers are responsible for finishing components for watches and jewellery. They use various techniques to finish the surfaces of the workpieces and to ensure that they look beautiful.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
TRAINING DURATION
3 years
SPECIALISATION
Haute Horlogerie
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, atelier
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Using various techniques, you will finish the surfaces of jewellery pieces, watches and parts of tools to ensure that they exude the perfect brilliance. The work also includes both the processing of new pieces of jewellery according to patterns and plans and the refurbishing of worn jewels and watches. The working techniques include various polishing machines, as well as sandblasting and cutting techniques to create complex cuts.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
Surface finishers are responsible for finishing components for watches and jewellery. They use various techniques to finish the surfaces of the workpieces and to ensure that they look beautiful.
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
- Skilled and steady hands for precision work
- Craftsmanship
- Patience and endurance
- Concentration
- Logical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Good eyesight (including corrected)
- No allergies to metals
- Sense of cleanliness
- Sense of aesthetics and beauty
- Completion of compulsory education
WATCHMAKER
FEDERAL DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TRAINING DURATION
4 years
SPECIALISATION
Watches
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, watchmaker training centre/clock atelier
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Watchmaking is a craft rich in tradition, involving the finest mechanisms. This type of work demands the highest precision, which requires patience, good eyesight and a steady hand. From wristwatches to longcase clocks, whether mechanical or electronic, are reconditioned and manufactured. You will develop the necessary skills during basic mechanical training, where you will learn how to work with steel, brass and other materials as well as how to file, drill, turn and cut precisely.
In repair and maintenance, simple movements up to complex additional functions are disassembled, refurbished by means of polishing techniques and then reassembled. Watchmakers perform accurate adjustments and precise regulations of timepieces using special measuring instruments. As part of the customer service, they oversee all stages of the work, from the cost estimate to invoicing.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
The unique aspect of watchmaking are the small and precise parts that are refined by hand and which, as a whole, create a fascinating interplay. This profession has been closely associated with Swiss precision. It has since become to be considered “THE” Swiss profession par excellence!
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
TRAINING DURATION
4 years
SPECIALISATION
Watches
PLACE OF WORK
Bucherer head office in Lucerne, watchmaker training centre/clock atelier
YOUR TRAINING AT BUCHERER
Watchmaking is a craft rich in tradition, involving the finest mechanisms. This type of work demands the highest precision, which requires patience, good eyesight and a steady hand. From wristwatches to longcase clocks, whether mechanical or electronic, are reconditioned and manufactured. You will develop the necessary skills during basic mechanical training, where you will learn how to work with steel, brass and other materials as well as how to file, drill, turn and cut precisely.
In repair and maintenance, simple movements up to complex additional functions are disassembled, refurbished by means of polishing techniques and then reassembled. Watchmakers perform accurate adjustments and precise regulations of timepieces using special measuring instruments. As part of the customer service, they oversee all stages of the work, from the cost estimate to invoicing.
WHAT MAKES THE JOB ESPECIALLY EXCITING
The unique aspect of watchmaking are the small and precise parts that are refined by hand and which, as a whole, create a fascinating interplay. This profession has been closely associated with Swiss precision. It has since become to be considered “THE” Swiss profession par excellence!
OUR REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINEES
- Great interest in technology and fun in working with small parts
- Good three-dimensional visualisation skills
- Technical understanding
- Taking pleasure in and being motivated by precise, very clean, patient and focused work
- Good eyesight (also corrected)
- Convincing and well-groomed appearance (some of the training takes place in the store with customer contact)
- Good proficiency in mathematics and physics
- Completion of compulsory education
