The top 5 jobs in the bike trade this week – 11th July

The BikeBiz jobs board helped fill more than 680 positions in 2024, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five…

Birmingham Workshop Lead

Founded in 2013, The Bike Project is an award-winning charity who provide an innovative solution to one of the most pressing problems facing refugees in the UK: the cost of transport and the impact that lack of mobility has on the daily lives of refugees and people seeking asylum

Our mission is simple – to match up refugees and people seeking asylum without the means or money to travel around the city, with the thousands of abandoned or unwanted bikes in and around London and Birmingham. To date, we have provided over 14,000 bikes to refugees and asylum seekers

We also run a programme called Pedal Power where we teach refugee women to cycle from scratch and Bike Buddies where we match volunteers with refugees to go on rides together. To fund our work, we sell some of the bikes that are donated to us through our online shop and this revenue complements our income from traditional fundraising.

Are you passionate about cycles and technical repair work? Are you passionate about helping people and providing a service for people in need? The Bike Project are looking for a Workshop Lead to service and repair cycles and lead a technical team ensuring the highest standards of quality are kept.

Bike Mechanic

An exciting, rare opportunity has arisen for a skilled mechanic to join our amazing team, working in a dual capacity, not only on our high-quality Trek hire fleet but also working with our specialist workshop team, on customer bikes. This work will range from simple repairs to highly specialised work. You will gain extensive experience and knowledge working with both, our fleet and our highly renowned team.

The successful candidate will be a fun, engaging individual who is organised, experienced and great with people. The candidate must be qualified to a minimum Cytech Level 2, with previous experience role within a workshop environment. An eye for detail, an ability to analyse, report on and react to any issues, as well as an ability to bring structure and efficiency to the team are all desirable qualities in the ideal candidate.

BikePark Wales is a busy and unique environment, with a focus on providing an exceptional customer experience for beginners through to seasoned mountain bikers, so an excellent level of knowledge in the field is required from all applicants. Both the hire department and workshop are fast-paced environments, it is crucial to always maintain leading levels of service and experience.

For a driven and passionate candidate, this role offers a genuine opportunity to help grow our unique workshop department; rewarded by an exciting adventure and gaining invaluable experience within the UK’s number one Bike Park.

European Sales Manager

At Weldtite, we create the world’s leading bike maintenance products; engineered to perform better, last longer and deliver unmatched value. From Alpine climbs to city commutes and grand tours, our products are trusted by cyclists across the globe. With over 85 years of expertise and more than 15 million products made annually in the UK, we deliver high-performance lubes, cleaners, tools, sealants and more. Designed to reduce waste, extend performance, and support a more sustainable ride, Weldtite has every journey covered.

As our European Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading growth of our brand and business across Europe. This is a strategically important, but hands-on position, combining sales, account management, new business development and e-commerce support. You’ll manage existing and grow new relationships across Europe while driving sales and partnerships in key regions, with the support of the team in the office.

Bicycle Mechanic

We’re looking for a new addition to our passionate and dedicated team here at The Cycle Hub!

Passion for bikes and cycling (whether road, MTB or any other discipline) is a must! As a family run, “by riders, for riders” local bike shop, our priority is supporting our local cycling community with top notch service, expert sales advice, and a passion for all things two-wheels!

Core duties will include assessing, repairing and servicing all types of bikes, both electric and non electric with a keen eye for detail. We strive to ensure every bike serviced by us leaves the shop as good as, if not better than new; quality work is key!

Time management and excellent personal organisation are a must in order to effectively manage job load and keep track of labour timings. The ideal candidate should have great communication skills both in person and over the phone for when calling customers with servicing estimates and answering workshop related queries.

There is scope for this role to expand over time if the candidate shows a willingness to work hard, learn new skills and take on further responsibilities, allowing for a pathway to higher renumeration in line with expanded duties.

Inventory Planner

Madison is a leading distributor of high-quality bicycles, cycling accessories and fishing products. With a commitment to delivering exceptional products, we are dedicated to providing the best service to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Inventory Planner to join our team.

As an Inventory Planner at Madison, you will play a critical role in ensuring optimal inventory levels, forecasting demand, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Your goal will be to ensure that we have the right products, in the right quantities, at the right time to meet customer demand and support our business objectives.