Overview
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When the snow starts falling, nothing beats riding on gear thats been tuned to perfection. As a Ski Technician you’ll be the one making that happen, bringing together your love of the mountains with your hands-on workshop skills.
About the Role
This is the perfect role for someone who lives and breathes winter sports and wants to spend the season surrounded by skis, snowboards, and fellow enthusiasts. As part of our workshop team, your winter will be all about:
* Assessing skis and snowboards
* Delivering professional patch repairs, edge tuning, and waxing services
* Installing and adjusting ski bindings safely and accurately
* Keeping the workshop clean, tidy, and safe at all times
* Living our company values and working with the team to create an outstanding customer experience
What you’ll be doing day-to-day:
* Carry out full assessments on skis and snowboards, including belt and stone grinds with professional tuning machines
* Deliver patch repairs, edge tuning, and waxing services to keep equipment in top condition
* Install and adjust ski bindings to the highest safety standards
* Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment
* Share knowledge with customers, explaining technical details in a clear and approachable way
* Work as part of a team that values expertise, precision, and a genuine love of the sport
What Were Looking For / Qualifications
* Knowledge of both ski and snowboard equipment, including mounting, tuning, waxing, and base repairs
* Experience servicing, adjusting, and repairing kit (workshop or ski resort background desirable)
* Confidence in using ski tuning machines (Wintersteiger, Montana) or the enthusiasm to learn
* Understanding of health & safety in a workshop setting
* Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical details in customer-friendly language
* Passion for skiing, snowboarding, and the outdoor mountain lifestyle
* A self-motivated, solution-focused approach, comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
* Bonus points if you have knowledge of boot fitting and custom footbeds
Why Join Us / Benefits
* Starting salary of £13.52 per hour (under 21: £11.47 per hour)
* 40-60% discount across our products
* Up to 33 days holiday (pro-rata), with the option to buy more
* Support for wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme
* Extra savings on shopping, dining, fitness, and entertainment with our perks platform
This is a fixed-term role until April 2026, working 40 hours per week.
Equal Opportunity
Everyone is welcome. We value diversity and strive to create a place where everyone belongs.
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