Racket Stringing Specialist

Are you passionate about racketsports and skilled in racket stringing? Do you enjoy precision work and love helping customers? Decathlon’s Circular Team in Tilburg is looking for a motivated stringerWHAT YOU WILL DO WITH USAs racket stringing specialist (in dutch: racket bespanner), you are an expert who has product knowledge and you know how to string several rackets. Communication with our stores is also part of your work, because they will sometimes ask for advice and like to stay informed about the state of products.A product that you have handled will return to the store in perfect condition, making for a happy customer Rackets we for example repair:TennisBadmintonSquashOur technicians in the national Decathlon Service Center repair our customers' sport products. As racket stringing specialist, you will not only string rackets at our circular center, but you also advise our shops on technical questions and share your knowledge with colleaguesWith support from experienced team leads, you’ll be responsible forStringing racquets using 2- and 4-knot techniquesPreparing rackets: changing grommets, adding grips, etcOrganizing and handling daily service orders efficientlyProviding expert advice and excellent service to our customersOur team is an international group of people who carry out all different repairs for the sport products. Gradually, everyone finds their own specialization and we expect the same from you. Everyone can work independently, but with difficult issues we work together to find a solution. The team has its own manager (we like to say; leader) who takes care of planning, training and technical assistanceWHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOUYou love to do sportsSolid experience in racket stringingStrong attention to detail and precisionResponsible, organized and customer-orientedGood knowledge of tennis and other racketsportsYou have the nationality of one of the EU countries and live in a 30 km radius of your circular center in TilburgAvailablehoursYou need a valid visa/work permit to work for usWORKING HOURSNo late shifts, no weekend shifts: the repair team works Monday to Friday, from 8.30 till 17.00Decathlon Benefits24HolidaysCoachingYou have access to (sports) coaching Decathlon gives you access to Open Up: a platform that helps you train for a marathon or find your body balance.Employee discountOn our own brands. Whether it concerns sportswear, shoes or equipment, you benefit from great discounts on the products that support your sporting adventures.Shareholders planWe believe in sharing success with our employees and offer you the opportunity to become a co-owner of our successful company.Travel allowanceAre you traveling by bicycle or car? Then you will receive €0.23 per kilometer (30 km each way up to a maximum of 60 km/day). Do you choose public transport? Then your travel costs will be fully reimbursedSalaryOf course you will receive a salary, and you also have a chance to win monthly bonuses an build a pensionSportOur sports culture challenges you to exercise more and to continuously learnLearningContinue to develop yourself with our range of training courses. Achieve your goals and grow into a senior role or managerial position.PensionMonthly BonusAs an employee you have a chance to receive a monthly bonus, depending on the company's resultsWho are you?Are you a sports fanatic who likes to help customers find the perfect sports equipment?Does working in a dynamic environment with enthusiastic colleagues appeal to you?Then this is your chance You arePassionate about sportsOpen and friendlyProactive and you take initiativeLoves to satisfy customersA good communicatorFlexible in availabilityOur core valuesVitalityIt is the core of life. It is being positive and full of energy. I dare, I undertake, I adapt and I change if necessary. I like action. I play to win and not for 'not losing'.GenerosityIt is doing things with your heart and with others in mind. I work together and help where necessary. I share with others everything that may be interesting. I consider all parties 'as friends'. I take care of myself and others.ResponsibilityIt is taking charge of your own life and playing a leading role in it. I say clearly what I am going to do and I do what I say. I regularly measure my added value and ensure that progress is being made. If I make mistakes, I fix them as quickly as possible.AuthenticityIt means you are the most unique version of yourself. I have the courage to be myself. I say things simply and act with sincerity and kindness.APPLICATION PROCEDUREThe road to a job where yoursports heart starts beating fasterApply via this pageThe starting signal for your career at DecathlonWe would like to know youDuring this telephone or video conversation, together we will discover how your sports passion and ambitions fit in with DecathlonFirst interview We look forward to getting to know you better and would like to invite you for a follow-up conversation in our storeYour employment conditionsDuring this conversation we will discuss the employment conditions offered togetherContractWelcome to Decathlon Together we are committed to our mission, and we look forward to adding your energy and enthusiasm to our sporting environmentOther interesting vacancies for you