SKI BOOT FITTER - FULL AND PART TIME

Ski Bartlett; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent ski shop is looking for a full-time Ski Boot Fitter in Uxbridge. The ideal candidate will have experience in ski boot fitting and a passion for snowsports. Responsibilities include boot fittings, customer interactions, and maintaining supplier relations. Competitive salary from £18,000 to £25,000 per year based on experience. Candidates can apply by sending their CV.

Benefits

Employee discount

Pension scheme

Free parking

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Experience in ski boot fitting is desirable but training is provided.
• Patient and calm under pressure.
• Ability to learn and stay updated with ski products.

Responsibilities

• Performing boot fittings for customers.
• Making custom foot beds.
• Building relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Ski and/or snowboard experience

Self-sufficiency

Practical problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

SKI BOOT FITTER - FULL AND PART TIME at Ski Bartlett

Established in 1965, Ski Bartlett is one of the UK's most popular independent ski shops, with over 50 years of experience. We pride ourselves on our high standards, excellent customer service and the quality of our products. Over the years we have expanded our retail space to house a vast selection of ski products and our online presence is going from strength to strength.

We are looking to recruit a full-time team member to join our renowned ski hardware department. We are looking for someone with a growth mindset and a positive future vision. Are you able to add value to our ever-growing ski hardware department?

To thrive in this role you would need in-depth product knowledge and experience of ski boot fitting and the desire to learn about all of the other snowsports products. If you don’t have experience of boot fitting, don’t worry, we’ll take you through our comprehensive training programme. However, ski or snowboard experience is essential.

The main part of this job role will include performing boot fittings but the role is in no way limited to this. You will also be required to undertake minor workshop tasks, help customers with purchases throughout the store, receive in orders, deal with customer enquiries and help your fellow team members when needed.

Salary: £18,000.00-£25,000.00 per year based on full time position

If you see yourself as a candidate, please send your CV to [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive and professional boot fitting appointments for our customers.
• Make custom foot beds.
• Boot stretching.
• Drilling, grinding and milling ski boots.
• Custom moulding ski and snowboard boots.
• You will also be helping to build and maintain our long-term relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure continued sales growth.
• Ordering of spare parts, liaising with our sales team and suppliers to process re-orders.

Essential – Skills/Experience

• Good overall ski and/or snowboard experience.
• Be self-sufficient and self-motivated when working on your own.
• Good with your hands and good using tools, practically minded.
• You must have loads of common sense and initiative to proactively solve problems.
• Patient and calm when under pressure.
• Keen to learn and keep up to date with current products within the world of ski, snowboard and skateboard.
• Excellent communication skills - You must be able to respond professionally and friendly to customers - in person, on the phone and on email.

Desirable

• In-depth knowledge and experience of ski boot fitting.
• Impeccable customer manner, polite and helpful.
• Focused on attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask.
• Always follow through and complete tasks to a time deadline.

Benefits

• Employee discount after successful completion of probationary period.
• Pension scheme
• Free close by parking
• Casual dress code

Employment Type

• Full-time, permanent
• Full-time, winter season (Potential to extend to year round contract)
• Part-time weekends and some additional weekdays

Job location: London, England, United Kingdom (various postings; see job board)

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ski Bartlett by 2x.