We currently have FULL TIME positions available in both our Exeter and Crediton stores.

Join the Bike Shed team and you’ll be joining a highly rewarding and enjoyable workplace. If you have a passion for bikes, people, and customer service we want you. Every day presents an opportunity to learn and we’ll help you grow, and develop your career in the bike industry.

The Bike Shed is independently owned and has four stores throughout Devon in Exeter, Crediton, and Barnstaple. From our humble beginnings almost 30 years ago we have always strived to offer fantastic customer service, an extensive and interesting choice of bikes and accessories plus expert advice, service, and repairs.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

BICYCLE TECHNICIANS

FULL TIME: EXETER CITY • EXETER OUTTA TOWN • CREDITON

The ideal candidate will have experience servicing and repairing all bike types. We will also consider applicants from other mechanical sectors such as motor vehicle technicians. Training courses will be available for the right candidate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carrying out services on all bike types to a high standard
• Carrying out warranty work in conjunction with the warranty manager.
• Building new bikes and carrying out pre-delivery inspections
• Establishing customers’ needs, booking in jobs, and managing the workshop schedule
• Monitoring stock control and ordering product using b2b websites

Our workshops are in public view and you will be required to interact with customers and occasionally help on the shop floor. For this reason, additional responsibilities include:

• Welcoming and assisting customers in-store and on the phone.
• Build long-term relationships and loyalty with customers by providing advice and knowledge
• Presenting to the customer in an engaging and friendly manner
• Maintaining excellent retail standards keeping the workshop clean and tidy
• Using EPOS system and basic computer skills
• Continually developing product and industry knowledge
• Processing payments and handling cash

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Training Courses

Experience:

• Bike Mechanic: Experience preferred (1 year), but not essential as full training will be provided.

SALES ASSISTANTS/MANAGERS

FULL TIME: EXETER CITY • EXETER OUTTA TOWN • CREDITON • BARNSTAPLE

We're looking for enthusiastic, friendly, customer-focused people with experience talking and negotiating with customers – knowledge of bikes is preferred but not essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcoming and assisting customers in-store, on the phone and via email.
• Build long-term relationships and loyalty with customers by providing advice and knowledge
• Presenting to the customer in an engaging and friendly manner
• Maintaining excellent retail standards keeping the retail displays and shop floor clean and tidy
• Using EPOS system and basic computer skills
• Continually developing product and industry knowledge
• Processing payments and handling cash including reconciling till
• Fitting customers to bikes, providing the appropriate size, and in time developing knowledge to provide in-depth cycling biomechanical assessment and consultation for the customer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount

BIKE BUILDER

FULL TIME: EXETER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bike Assembly: Construct bikes with precision, adhering to the highest standards, and perform all necessary checks and inspections.
• Preparation for Delivery: Box bikes efficiently, ensuring they are secure and presentable.
• Accessory and Documentation Inclusion: Confirm that all bikes are equipped with the necessary chargers, accessories, and relevant literature.
• Customer Communication: Manage communications with customers about delivery and collection times.
• Maintenance Skills: A basic understanding of bike maintenance is preferable for performing simple repairs.

We're looking for someone who is not only skilled but also enthusiastic about delivering top-notch service and products to our customers. If you think you fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount

BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT/ACCOUNTANT

FULL OR PART TIME: CREDITON

We’re looking for an experienced, detail-oriented bookkeeper/accounts assistant/accountant to help manage the financial side of our multi-site retail business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day bookkeeping, cash handling and financial admin
• Processing invoices and managing supplier accounts
• Payroll support
• Reconciling branch accounts and preparing financial reports
• Liaising with external accountants and HMRC

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in a similar finance/admin role
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in accountancy software (e.g. Sage)
• A team player with a love for numbers—and ideally bikes.

Job Type: Full or Part-time

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount