Senior Bike Mechanic - London, United Kingdom - Balfe's Bikes Ltd

Balfe's Bikes Ltd

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Balfe's Bikes are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity based at our Notting Hill store for a part-time Bicycle Mechanic.

Paying the living wage of £11.05 per hour if you are over 18. Weekend working involved.

At Balfe's it's all about people.

And bikes It's the passion, energy and enthusiasm of all of our colleagues throughout the business, which makes Balfe's a great place to work.

Our brand Purpose is:
To make cycling welcoming for all and empower people to feel confident living life on two wheels.

Our brand Mission is:

Toenable everyone to feel empowered and supported to explore the benefits of cycling, by providing reliable honest advice and outstanding customer service.

Our brand Vision is:

To be the cycling retailer of choice, renowned for our great product selection and exceptional service, earning the trust and loyalty of every customer.

Joining Balfe's means you'll be working with like-minded people, and you will have opportunities to develop your skills and experience, and plenty of career progression if you want it.

Senior Bicycle Mechanic Summary:

As a Senior Bicycle Mechanic, you are responsible for the high-quality servicing of bikes used for commuting, race, and leisure activities.

Providing our customers with excellent maintenance advice, to ensure they receive the full Balfe's experience. To provide regular maintenance, fix or install new parts, and otherwise repair damaged bikes for customers.

What you'll be doing at Balfe's:

Dealing with boxes bikes daily, unpacking, storing, and adequately dealing with cardboard waste and recycling.
Keep presentation of the workshop to Balfe's high standards which include merchandising and daily cleaning schedules.
Being on had to assist the workshop manager to assist with small repairs for customers (including but not limited to puncture repairs, brake and gear adjustments, and accessory fitting).
To keep up to date and be knowledgeable of all the brands that Balfe's Bikes carries and offers, through training and development on products, both online and inclass training.
Confidently build all bikes that Balfe's has to offer online and instore e.g., children's bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, and ebikes to professional standards, following all company processes.
Understand the technical aspects of the products they fit and fix in relation to how they are compatible with the objects they are designed to fit to.
Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain high Health & Safety standards and adhere to all Health & Safety policies.
Follow all risk assessments and safe systems of work relevant to your role.

Requirements:

Experience as a bicycle assembler or bicycle mechanic is preferred, however, training for the right person will be provided.
Possession of Cytech 1& 2 or equivalent is desirable
Excellent reliability.
Good communication skills.
Ability to concentrate on work all day. This job requires on occasions from 8 and up to 9.5 solid hours of attention to productivity and quality.
You must have the ability to stand and work at an assembly stand for up to 8 hours a day.
You must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Enthusiasm for bicycles and riding is preferred.

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