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.
Yamaha band and orchestral instruments (B&O instruments) are played by some of the world's best musicians (m/f/x) on some of the world's most famous concert stages. Yamaha brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments are renowned for their sound, high quality and excellent craftsmanship. They accompany the players (m/f/d) from the very beginning and support them on their entire musical journey.
Are you interested in joining a world market leader for musical instruments? Then here is your chance. We are looking for a
Woodwind Technician / Holzblasinstrumentemacher (m/w/d)
- Swift and orderly processing of repairs
- Carrying out development work on woodwind instruments in coordination with the design department
- Operational management of the workshop area
- Taking care of all tasks regarding the woodwind instruments
- Travelling to visit musicians and adjust their instruments, as well as travelling for marketing and development projects, e.g. testing new instruments, adjustments
- Maintaining close contact with international and European artists / instrument service / modifications / tests
- Cooperation with target artists for instrument tests / modifications / service
- Completed vocational training in woodwind instrument making (or equivalent qualification)
- Relevant experience in the technical support of woodwind instruments, e.g. repair and general maintenance
- Understanding of Yamaha woodwind instruments and passion for high-quality instruments
- Customer orientated style of working and excellent communication and cooperation skills
- Willingness to participate in regular training courses organised by Yamaha Europe and Yamaha Japan and occasional travel to support dealers and end customers on site
- Driving licence of advantage, but not essential
- Good written and spoken German and English skills
- 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
- individual training opportunities
