Hire Bike Mechanic – Summer Position (initially)
Summary of Position:
Reporting to the Senior Mechanics this position will be hands-on in helping to keep our extensive hire fleet in top condition. Other bike repairs, workshop administration, and assisting customers will also be required.
Essential requirements of this role include:
- Excellent customer care skills;
- Great organisational skills;
- Exude enthusiasm for biking;
- Have some level of mechanical experience. Note: Additional inhouse training will be provided as required.
Key Tasks:
- Deliver excellent customer service and respond positively and helpfully to any customer queries;
- Have a proactive attitude to organising hire bike fleet;
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, services, and parts used for each bicycle;
- Liaise with and carry out tasks as requested by Senior Mechanics and Retail Staff
- Keep the workshop clean and organised;
- Ensure that all repaired and assembled bicycles comply with safety regulations and standards;
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues with bicycles.
Benefits of working at Off Beat Bikes include:
- Up to 28 Days of Holiday per year (including Bank Holidays);
- Attendance at staff bike rides and discounts at other local establishments;
- Staff uniform;
- Work surrounded by like-minded biking individuals.
After the probationary period:
- Opportunities to gain further industry-recognised qualifications such as Cytec, Bosch and Shimano E-bike Certifications if not held already.
- Access to trade discounts and special staff pricing.
- Up to 2 discounted bike purchases for personal use per year.
Wage: Competitive – depending on experience.
To apply send an email to nix@offbeatbikes.co.uk with a covering letter and CV attached.
Closing Date: Please apply as soon as possible. We will close applications once we have found the right person for our team.