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.
Interested? Email through your CV and we’ll be in touch with more details
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
Interested? Email through your CV and we’ll be in touch with more details
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
Interested? Email through your CV and we’ll be in touch with more details
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
Interested? Email through your CV and we’ll be in touch with more details