Careers
Find a career in the cycling industry
This could be your opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading Cycling retailers. 99 Bikes are a recognized cycling retailer in the South of England who are trusted by the cycling community. We ensure the products and services needed by cyclists are readily available at the best possible prices, supported by the highest levels of customers service. 99 Bikes reaches the rest of the UK and internationally through its website, an online destination for the cycling community seeking out the latest products from the industry's leading brands.
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Location: 150 Commercial Road,Totton, Southampton SO40 3AA
Job Type: Full-time or part-time Monday to Friday with weekend and overtime availability
Pay: £23,000.00-£30,000.00 per year (full time) with supplemental commission pay
Why Join Our Team
Career opportunities - we focus on promoting from within.
Gain qualifications - we offer an internationally recognised Cytech Bicycle Mechanic Technical Accreditation
Reward and recognition - our culture is built on celebrating high achievement through daily, monthly and yearly rewards. Each year our top achievers are rewarded with a ticket to an amazing event in a different country. Last year’s event was in Whistler and this year is in Japan.
Team benefits - people are our number one philosophy and we care about their health and wellbeing, their family and their ‘Brightness of Future’. Extremely competitive staff purchase price! Own the bike of your dreams as part of your work.
International transfers - we have shops in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. We support short and long term relocation opportunities. Our Peak-to-Peak Program between AUS and the UK means experiencing an endless summer!
Grow your skills to lead your own business - our Leadership Academy has 7 programs to nurture those who have aspirations to lead a team and run a business. Our Team Leaders have ownership of decisions and lead teams of up to 8 people. No experience is required as we promote based on achievements and ability.
Work in a purposeful environment - we are B-Corp certified which means meeting global standards in areas like environmental impact, diversity and inclusiveness.
About Us:
In late 2022 99 Bikes acquired Hargroves Cycles, a long running family owned UK Business. 99 Bikes UK is owned by the Pedal Group, a group based in Australia comprising over 70+ bicycle retail shops and a wholesale business based in Australia and NZ.
Our vision is to be “The World’s Most Approachable Bike Shops”. Our shop teams are filled with driven consultants on the sales floor and skilled mechanics in the workshop.
We find the outcomes that our customers want and reward our people for doing this. Our main support office is based in Southampton. The scale of the business creates a huge amount of opportunity for our people as we promote from within as much as possible - like the employee who started out as a Bike Builder in a shop and worked his way up to become a General Manager. We are looking for future leaders who can grow their careers with us at 99 Bikes and Pedal Group.
About The Role:
We are looking to employ high-achieving mechanics who are motivated to provide one on one service to our customers and complete efficient, quality services and bike builds.
- You don’t need to know everything about bikes. A mechanical aptitude is a great foundation.
- We offer complete on the job training and support.
- Each team has regular meeting rhythms, plus individual 1on1 coaching and development
- Tiered financial upfront payments and rewards based on achievement, efficiency, quality, upskilling knowledge and team work
- Be a part of a team running a successful business and everything that comes with that
- Varying shift times available and your Team Leader adapts the roster to meet the needs of each person and the customers
- Some flexibility is available and there is plenty of weekend work if desired.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for those who have excelled in the past and are looking to build a career with an industry leader.
To Be Successful In This Role You Need:
- Solid proven achievements. These can be demonstrated in personal goals, sporting or through study and work. We value a successful track record and drive.
- A past history demonstrating commitment, reliability, continual improvement and learning.
- Good communication skills and demonstrated success in developing and maintaining good relationships.
- Mechanical aptitude - we will provide on the job training
- Some mechanical experience in a related field is desirable and experienced Bicycle Mechanics are highly valued.
An immediate start is on offer, so if you would like to work for a team oriented company please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@99bikes.co.uk
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Want To Work At 99 Bikes?
We are always on the lookout for people who are talented and passionate and who share our ambition to continually deliver the highest standard of service to our customers either online or in-store. We guarantee you fun whilst you work, support and trainingand provide amazing opportunities to grow as 99 Bikes continues to evolve.
If we are not currently recruiting or you don't spot a job that is perfectly suited to you then please still send us your CV and a covering letter telling us what you are looking for and why you would be the perfect candidate. Please send emails to careers@99bikes.co.uk.
We don't acknowledge receipt of emails but rest assured we will keep your details on hand should an appropriate opportunity arise.