Bicycle Mechanic/Technician
We are looking for a Bike Mechanic to join our enthusiastic and supportive team for 40 hours per week, including one weekend day.
Summary about this job
Technicians
Company: Bike Barn
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +64-6-769-6849
Fax: +64-3-956-1433
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Detail information about job Bicycle Mechanic/Technician. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Working with internationally renowned brands
- Competitive hourly rate plus incentives
We are New Zealand's largest bicycle and bike accessory retailer and since 1993 have grown to 19 stores nationwide.
Here at Bike Barn our bikes aren't the only thing that is good value though – so is our team! We pride ourselves on our fun, energetic and passionate working environment.
We are on the hunt for a Bicycle Mechanic/Technician to join one of our Stores and be responsible for all bicycle repairs and the assembly of new bikes from our internationally renowned brands such as Merida, Marin, Kona, Lapierre, Redline, Apollo or Radius.
As well as being the Bicycle Mechanic/Workshop Manager, you may also be called on as a Sales Assistant within the store to assist customers when things get busy!
Key duties of the role mean you will:
- Undertake all mechanic work as required
- Locate sources of problems by observing products in operation; listening for problems; using tools to rectify
- Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests
- Provide customer service and sales support to the store
- Process payments and sales
You will need to be available to work one weekend day as part of your 40 hour week.
To succeed in this role you need to be very 'cycle savvy' and be able to confidently carry out wheel building, gear tuning, bearing replacements, break servicing as well as changing cables and replacement of chains. This list is not exhaustive! You will be the go-to person for all mechanical queries/issues.
Minimum two years experience with bicycle mechanical work is essential.
We are looking for someone who has the ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment. You will be able to read and understand technical manuals and be able to carry out technical research online (beyond Google!)
You will have outstanding interpersonal skills, enjoy meeting sales targets, pride yourself on your professionalism and have a lot of initiative.
We can offer you a competitive hourly rate, sales incentives and commission, staff discounts and a genuinely awesome group of colleagues (and boss!)
So if you think you are wheelie the best person for this job, please send in your CV and a Cover Letter telling us why you are the breakaway of the group.