WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN, JOB VACANCY – WHEELBASE COVENTRY

Looking for a new opportunity? Then look no further than a company that is going places.

Wheelbase is the UK’s largest cycle store and we have been at the forefront of the industry for the last 25 years. We live and breathe bikes and have built up a successful business from our headquarters in the Lake District National Park. We opened our second store WHEELBASE North East in 2016 and third store in Yorkshire in 2018. In 2022 we opened WHEELBASE Coventry and WHEELBASE Stockton within the GoOutdoors superstores. Our eCommerce division serves the our online customers with expertly built and packed bicycles being shipped all over the U.K.

 

WHEELBASE Coventry

Position: WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN

Location: Wheelbase Coventry, GoOutdoors, West Midlands, CV5 6RN

We are currently looking for outstanding applicants for the role of Workshop Technician at our retail store – WHEELBASE Coventry in a fully fitted Park Tools workshop.

We are looking for people who enjoy working in a busy cycle workshop and are able to deliver outstanding service. We sell the latest products from the leading brands across all cycling disciplines – mountain, road, electric, leisure, kids and adventure.

You will be a positive team player; sales focused and offer a best-in-class customer experience through great dynamics, premium servicing, accurate service bookings and time management.

The role is fast paced, varied and testing.

ABOUT THE JOB:

You will be a member of the workshop team at our fully fitted professional Park Tools USA workshop, working on quality road, mountain, leisure and e-bikes.

We run a professional team of technicians at all of our cycle stores and you will need to integrate well in to the busy yet relaxed environment of our pro-workshop. You will need to ensure all of our customers are treated professionally, politely and leave the workshop feeling that they have received great customer service.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Be technically proficient and able to work independently on a diverse range of bicycles.

Keep up to date with the latest cycling technologies including electric bikes, electronic shifting and the latest suspension systems.

Remain approachable, friendly and confident at all times when assisting customers.

Give quick, yet realistic estimations for repairing bikes.

Ensure that your workspace is clean, organised and completely cleared at the end of the day.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have some previous experience of working in a cycle workshop.

Have good attention to detail and set yourself high standards.

Run a clean, presentable workspace.

Understand and apply company policies.

A team player who is committed to the business.

Eagerness to develop your product knowledge and learn new skills.

Efficient and accurate time management and work flow.

HOURS: 5 days a week, full time role, including one day on a weekend

SALARY: We offer a competitive salary based on ability and experience

TO APPLY: if you would like to apply to join the WHEELBASE Coventry team, please email a covering letter highlighting your experience and why you would be an ideal candidate to join the team, plus please attach an up-to-date CV.

Email your application to: jobs@wheelbase.co.uk

CLOSING DATE: Monday 31st July 2023

PLEASE NOTE: Due to high volumes of applications if you do not hear back from us with a request for an interview, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.