Cycle Technician in London

£11.50 per hour

£1,000 signing on bonus paid in 2 x £500 instalments, one in your first month’s pay and one after 12 months’ service - pro rata

This role is based in our Kennington Workshop and is part time, working 18 hours per week Saturday and Sunday.

• Do you love fixing a wide variety of bikes from Bromptons to Boardmans, Carreras to Canyons, Pendletons to Pinarellos?
• Do you aspire to be a Cytech 3 Accredited Mechanic, receiving the most up to date training?
• Do you want to work with a great team with great opportunities to further your career?

Havebike (now part of Halfords) is looking for experienced workshop-based Bicycle Technicians / Mechanics who are willing and able to uphold our reputation for excellence, professionalism and fairness in the workplace – whilst delivering outstanding service: first time, every time.

What you’ll get up to as a Cycle Technician

• Servicing, repairing and maintaining all types of bicycles (road, MTB, electric, kids, cargo, etc.)
• Working with the Senior Cycle Technicians to organise and plan your day based on the return date for each bicycle
• Carrying out a full assessment/inspection of each bicycle before commencing any work
• Filling out paperwork for each bicycle in a clear, professional and legible manner
• Helping out on fleet bicycles and at events when needed (including the emergency services)
• Ensuring that your workstation, tools, toolboxes, repair stands, work benches and all other equipment are properly maintained and in full working order
• Ensuring the workshop is clean, tidy and safe at all times
• Developing and maintaining full knowledge of all products, accessories and, within reason, prices within the havebike range
• Promoting the professional image of havebike and ensuring that customer satisfaction standards are achieved and maintained.

What we look for in a Bicycle Technician / Mechanic

• Cytech 2 or equivalent qualification or experience
• Proven experience working in a bicycle workshop
• Be able to deliver on all aspects of bicycle servicing, maintenance and repair
• Have relevant experience of carrying out bicycle builds and pre-delivery inspection of new bicycles
• Be highly organised
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Prioritise safety in the workplace
• Have a great work ethic
• Strive to put the customer first

We know that everyone has different priorities at different stages of their lives, so we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits. As well as holiday and contributory pension, you can expect to enjoy:

• 25% off most of our products in Halfords Retail stores and online
• Amazing discounts of up to 60% on your garage bills at Halfords Autocentre
• Discount on Halfords Breakdown Cover, with bike cover as standard for all annual policies
• At least 25% colleague discount at Tredz
• Life assurance
• Uniform
• Discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Employee assistance programme offering free, independent, confidential support and counselling 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Fantastic Trade Price Bike Scheme - buy one bike per year from a range of bikes which have been significantly reduced
• Option to join our Sharesave scheme: save to purchase shares at a 20% discount
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Wagestream – a financial planning app that gives you more control over your pay. Access up to 30% of your pay as you earn it and save automatically from your salary to build a rainy-day fund for the future
• Health Cash Plan - claim cash back towards your healthcare costs and get access to health and well-being services 

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.