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The BikeBiz jobs board helped fill more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five…
Cycle Technician/Retailer – Cycle Heaven Ltd
Cycle Heaven is one of the North’s largest cycle retailers. The successful candidate will work at all three of our stores: our HQ, an exceptional large flagship store with a lively cafe; Cycle Heaven at the (York railway) Station, and also in our neighbourhood workshop – CH at the Angel. We are a lively business full of hard-working people who pride themselves on high standards of customer service and dedication to cycling advocacy.
Duties include: the assembly of new cycles including e-bikes, repairs to a diverse range of cycles, serving customers as we operate an open workshop, and occasional retail duties. We also deliver basic maintenance tuition to our customers. The successful candidate would have the confidence and aptitude to help develop this programme further.
We are looking for a team player who is passionate about cycling; a person of sterling character with a demonstrable mechanical aptitude and competence, plus a familiarity with all the systems on modern bicycles. A clean driving licence would also be very useful.
Retail/Online Orders Assistant – Giant Loughton
We are looking for an experienced retail assistant/online order processor to work in our bike shop on the edge of Epping Forest. This is a role and will include weekends, exact days to be agreed and does have a level of flexibility. Problem solving, ownership and communication are very key to this roll as the business continues to expand and grow. We currently operate from one single location but are looking to expand over the next 12-18 months to an additional secondary site.
You will be: polite and customer focussed, well organised and driven, computer literate – (word/excel/outlook), presentable and friendly, able to deal with problems, communicate with customers/suppliers and resolve any challenges, must possess ownership and responsibility values, and have the ability to work as part of a team.
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in same or similar industry. The role offers flexible working hours and role flexibility for the right candidate and presents the opportunity to take ownership a much larger role as the business expands. Understanding of secondary marketplaces such as Facebook/Ebay and Amazon would also prove to be a key attribute as we continue to grow.
Junior Buyer PAC – Tredz Bikes
At Tredz we’re believers in cycling, big time. We’re real bike people with a real online bike shop. Sharing our passion, our know-how, our stories. All to bring bikes and everything relating to them to people who love riding as much as us. Here to help riders, and their bikes, get out there.
Working within the Commercial team, as a Junior Buyer you will lead on the Parts and Accessories categories to deliver an exciting and attractive product range to our consumers. You will be instrumental in negotiating contracts, terms and process with our world class suppliers and supporting the maintenance of our successful and long- term relationship with them. You will manage product lifecycles end to end, and work in collaboration with other departments at Tredz to deliver timely, accurate, industry leading ranges as a performance cycling retailer.
You will need experience of working in procurement or purchasing role and preferably specialised knowledge in the cycling industry, but this is not essential. You will need to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities, be able to negotiate and communicate effectively, relationship and stakeholder management skills are also essential.
Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
First thing you need to know: this isn’t a typical retail gig. As a Trek Sales Associate, you’ll be on the frontlines helping people have fun by riding bikes. You’ll get to learn about some of the smartest products in the cycling industry, make thoughtful recommendations to your customers, and carry-on meaningful relationships with riders in your community.
The pace is fast, the customers are curious, and having an all-for-one, customer-centric team mentality is huge. We value hospitality skills first, and we’d rather hire someone who’s eager to learn than someone who thinks they know it all. If you’re already a bike expert, that’s awesome. If not, we’ll train you. The key is that you know how to treat customers, evaluate their needs, and exceed their expectations.
Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
As Store Manager, a lot of responsibility will rest on your shoulders. You’ll lead the charge in every aspect of your store’s day-to-day operations and plans for future success, and you’ll be the one person ultimately accountable for setting the standard for amazing customer experiences, top-notch employee performance, and budget-beating sales.
This is a job for someone who loves people, cares about making the world a better place, and knows how to run a show. It requires strong leadership skills and the ability to build up the people around you. You’ll be a mentor, a leader, and an inspiration—and you’ll do it all while having a whole lot of fun. Your goal is to run not only a successful shop, but a shop that’s awesome for your community, your customers, and your employees. You will have the opportunity to change people’s lives.
