Piano Technician

Yamaha is the world’s biggest manufacturer of musical instruments and one of the leading producers of audio equipment for home entertainment and professional use. Our European headquarters are located in Rellingen (northwest of Hamburg). We have approximately 800 dedicated employees working in our offices across Europe including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, and the UK, who operate local and international sales and marketing activities.

You've got a passion for pianos and first-class products, and your skills include craftsmanship and technical understanding? In this case, we have an exiting opportunity for you at Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, the worlds leading musical instrument manufacturer.

To support the tuning, regulation, voicing, polishing and overall preparation of Yamaha pianos at our headquarters in Rellingen near Hamburg, Germany we are looking for a

PIANO TECHNICIAN (M/F/X)

Your duties:

- Supporting piano preparation of new pianos including tuning, voicing, regulation, repairs, piano action refurbishing, and general maintenance including polishing
- Supporting the preparation of selection pianos to ensure a good standard
- Providing recommendations and support for the optimal maintenance and long-term care, and oversight of the departmental piano inventory
- Developing your skills constantly by taking part in trainings within Yamaha Europe and Japan where required
- Ensuring the overall operation of piano service department
- Providing support and training to piano technicians associated with Yamaha

Your profile:

- Relevant experience in the technical care for Pianos, e. g. tuning, voicing, regulation, repairs, and general maintenance including polishing
- Understanding of Yamaha Upright and Grand Pianos and passion for high-quality instruments
- Consumer-oriented style of working and excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to take part in regular trainings by Yamaha Europe and Yamaha Japan and occasional travel to support dealers and end consumers
- Driving license of advantage, but not mandatory

We offer:

- an internationally active company that is characterised by sustainable action for the environment, customers and employees
- a competitive, attractive product range
- an international, committed team with a strong team spirit
- work-life balance through a 38.5-hour week, our flexitime model and the option of mobile working
- 30 days of paid leave per year
- fair remuneration based on collective agreements including Christmas and holiday bonuses plus performance-related bonuses
- possibility of a company pension scheme
- subsidy for public transport
- daily choice of fresh lunch dishes, subsidised by Yamaha
- individual training opportunities