Top five jobs of the week – 15th June

With over 700 positions filled in 2017, the BikeBiz online jobs board is going from strength to strength. As the number of listings grows on a daily basis, we’re keeping you up-to-date with the latest and greatest jobs on offer to the industry.

1. Partnerships lead
Laka went from concept to regulated business with a live product in 12 months. You can be an integral part of the brilliant team taking the business from hundreds to thousands of customers. With Laka’s revolutionary approach to insurance, it has the opportunity to relentlessly challenge the status quo in insurance and build a brand which truly reflects its mission. You’ll be working directly with the company founders and will get to experience life in a startup company as it scales! Laka encourages you to get involved with any aspect of the business you are interested in.

To find out more about the position and how to apply, click here

2. Mechanic/ sales
Mechanic/sales person required to join The Cycle Studio. The shop is busy and the staff work hard, but the environment is relaxed where good people are given the space to bring their own style. You will be involved in workshop repairs and bike builds. You will also be on the sales floor selling bikes and accessories. Ideally you will already have good mechanic skills and experience on the sales floor. But if you love bikes and have the right attitude, the shop would still like to hear from you.

To find out more about the position and how to apply, click here

3. Operations team coordinator
Join Bike For Good’s award-winning organisation as an operations team coordinator and inspire more people to get on their bikes in Edinburgh! Working closely with Serco and TfE (Transport for Edinburgh) Bike For Goos is looking for a motivated individual to set up and develop the operations for Edinburgh Bicycle Hire Scheme to launch in September. This role will be very hands-on and will require working unsocial hours, if required, until the new projects settles in. You will be coordinating a team and support will be given.

To find out more about the position and how to apply, click here

4. Bicycle mechanic/ store manager
Bicycle Concepts requires the services of an experienced bike mechanic/retail store manager for its new retail shop located in Timaru, New Zealand. If you have excellent technical abilities, an appetite for learning and expanding on your existing skill set, then this sole charge role will present you with an exciting and challenging opportunity. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the workshop and retail store. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge with our wholesale customers throughout New Zealand.

To find out more about the position and how to apply, click here

5. UK-based sales agents
Parentini Bike Wear is looking for UK based sales agents to work on both its offerings; personalised team kit and seasonal collection in the UK market. It is offering flexible hours and a commission-based contract, travelling is essential. The position requires visiting Italy a minimum of twice a year, no Italian language speaking is required for the role. Candidate must have an experience in sales in particular cycling goods related. Full training will be provided.

To find out more about the position and how to apply, click here

Nearly 270,000 people checked in on the busy jobs page last year; our latest statistics show that the majority of visitors check the site on a daily basis, contributing directly to our number one position on Google for bike jobs searches in the UK.

For more info on the jobs page or advice on how to post, contact Richard Setters at rsetters@nbmedia.com or on 020 7354 6028. Keep updated on BikeBiz jobs on Twitter at @bikebizjobs

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