An exciting opportunity for a competent and experienced Guitar Technician/Luthier to join our busy workshop at our Guildford warehouse. We will consider candidates looking for both full-time or part-time contracts.
You'll be working for a world-renowned retailer with over 50 years’ experience selling and servicing the finest guitars from all over the globe, setting up, inspecting, and repairing guitars from brands including Fender, PRS, Gibson & Martin and pretty much anyone else you can think of!
Our workshop also has one of only a handful of PLEK machines in the UK and you will be responsible for setting up, loading, and operating the machine (full training provided).
Key Responsibilities
* Servicing & repairing customer-owned stringed instruments with a high level of craftsmanship.
* Setting up Electric, Archtop, Acoustic and Bass Guitars for optimum playability and ensuring they meet and adhere to set standards.
* Using our PLEK machine for both analysis and fret levelling.
* Discussing the customer’s service and repair requirements to ensure service and repair meet customer’s expectations.
* Assessment and administration of customer returned guitars.
* Performing thorough Quality Control inspections and functional checks of Guitars, identifying and resolving any defects where and when possible/required.
* Effective communication with team members and Warehouse Management.
Candidate Profile
* Positive, team player with excellent personal time management and communication skills.
* Working knowledge of guitar maintenance and repair with demonstrable experience in the guitar tech/repair field.
* A keen passion for all things guitar and extensive product knowledge.
* Suitable guitar playing ability.
Be aware an existing working knowledge of fretted instrument repair and setup is essential. Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate relevant skills and experience as part of a practical interview.
Extra Information
* Contract Type: Full Time
* Working Hours: 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday (5 day week)
* Salary: Competitive (Subject to experience)
* Job Location: Andertons Warehouse, Guildford Unit 7 Cobbett Park Guildford Surrey GU1 1RU
* Closing Date: 26th October 2025
To apply for this role please email jobs@andertons.co.uk with 'Experienced Guitar Repair Technician' as the subject line. Please make sure to include your contact information, CV and cover letter in your email.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Retail
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