At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and service guitars for consumers and artists, ensuring top-notch quality.
- Company: Join a leading music company with a passion for craftsmanship and customer service.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities to work with high-profile artists.
- Other info: Engage with a diverse team and grow your skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Combine your love for music with hands-on skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of guitar repair experience and a passion for music.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Guitar Technician is responsible for the repair and servicing of guitars from consumers and artists.
The role is a blend of craftsmanship, quality, and customer service and focuses on industry standards for repair and quality.
A successful guitar technician completes a quality repair/servicing in the expected time and provides thoughtful service to the consumer.
Main Duties
- QC stock upon arrival to the store.
- Perform restrings and extensive setups on Electric, Acoustic, Electro Acoustic and Bass guitars.
- Fixing/replacing guitar hardware and electronics.
- File existing nuts.
- Make and install new nuts.
- Liaise with customers and high‑profile Gibson artists on a daily basis and tailor setups/repairs to their needs.
- Package and ship guitars as needed.
- Track time and material usage.
- Spend time on the shop floor and on the phone engaging with repair and setup customers.
- Perform warranty and out of warranty servicing and repairs.
- Other duties
- Employee can be asked to perform other duties that are reasonable within the area of expertise.
- REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE
- Able to bring new ideas to a team and creative repair solutions to elevate service to the highest level in the industry.
- Previous direct consumer experience in a consumer‑facing environment.
- 5 plus years experience in guitar repair and servicing.
- Solutions oriented approach to challenges/issues.
- Outstanding time management skillset with the ability to prioritize without direct supervision.
- Ability to completely strip and replace all guitar hardware including electronics.
- Basic understanding of carpentry.
- Experience with re‑fretting instruments.
- Confident working with highly valuable vintage and new guitars.
- Existing understanding of guitar tools and repair techniques.
- Experience working with Nitro‑Cellulose lacquer.
- Working with high‑profile artists on historically important instruments with discretion.
- Sanding and buffing experience.
- Able to communicate with other techs.
- Willingness to learn about all Gibson brands.
- Experience with painting and lacquering/finishing a plus.
- Experience with re‑valving and servicing amplifiers is a plus.
- ESS ENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
- Fluent in English and regional language.
- Guitar playing / knowledge is highly advantageous.
- Extensive expert knowledge of guitar components.
- Extensive expert knowledge of guitar makes and models.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and learn project management software.
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Passionate about working and winning in a team environment.
- Ability to work with empathy and sensitivity when handling a customer’s sentimental instrument.
- Driven and results oriented.
- Clear and logical thinker.
- Work well in high pressure and time sensitive situations.
- Relish working in a company with a diverse, challenging, and fast paced environment.
- TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- This position is based in store but may require some local travel within London.
- Must be able to have a flexible schedule and work evenings, weekends and holidays.
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Guitar Technician in London employer: Gibson-Inc
Gibson is an exceptional employer for Guitar Technicians, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of London where craftsmanship meets creativity. Employees benefit from opportunities to work with renowned artists, enhancing their skills while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. With a commitment to quality and excellence, Gibson provides a unique platform for technicians to thrive in their careers.
