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Are you interested in joining the On-One family?

WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN

We are a fast paced dynamic company with a diverse customer base requiring an individual who will keep our customers coming back and encourage new people who come across our company by becoming an important member of our team.

Currently we are looking for an individual who is a competent bicycle technician to work within a fast growing workshop and retail environment. The successful applicant will have read our website and this advert thoroughly. You will have decided before applying that by becoming a member of our team you have or are able to have the same ideals, beliefs and understanding of how a bicycle works. Above all you must have a passion to make bicycles work the best they possibly can and understand it’s the mechanic that makes the bike.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who already has a passion for bikes created from a cycling back ground. You will have a degree of experience in bicycle mechanics (whether that be formal or informal) along with the ability and willingness to learn all aspects of bicycle maintenance. We are not looking for qualifications, but they will be considered. We are looking for someone with the confidence and conscientiousness to go forth and develop to be the best they can and constantly strive to outperform them self.

If you have these ideals and qualities we are flexible on the applicant and the initial position whether it be part time or full time. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of bicycles & cycle accessories, and will have the ability to perform all levels of bicycle servicing. However we will supply full training to the right applicant to allow development to the required level.

WE WILL GIVE

To the successful applicant full training of all procedures whilst on the job with the view to increasing the mechanic’s ability to work under their own steam and maintaining Planet X bikes high standard of quality servicing, repairs and customer relations. A work environment where you can be taken seriously and be yourself. A salary that is negotiable. This will be dependent on your current skill level. Generous employees discount.

AS A MINIMUM WE EXPECT YOU TO INITIALLY HAVE OR GAIN THE FOLLOWING QUICKLY

An above average set of bicycle mechanic skills. Good understanding of the English language. A proficient set of interpersonal skills. Computer and related technology skills. Be punctual. Good work ethic to work alone or in a team. Understand how a busy workshop can run efficiently. Attention to detail and the importance of doing things in a procedure. Get the job done right the first time. Be passionate for the highest quality in all areas. Be proactive and to use initiative to solve problems. Learn from mistakes and advice given by team mates. Act intelligently on feedback given.

This position is available to anyone who obviously meets the minimum requirements. A certain confidence is demanded but arrogance will not be entertained.

THE PROCESS

Please send an introductory email or letter and your CV to info@planet-x-bikes.com