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Cycle Mechanic Apprentice
Vacancy Description
This vacancy is now closed for applications.
Bicycle Recycling is all about providing training and real job opportunities for young people through a modern vibrant business, wholly owned by youth charity Motiv8. Bicycle Recycling offers 3 core functions; a) Recycling and sales, b) Servicing and repairs and c) Training in cycle maintenance.
We are now looking to recruit a Cycle Mechanic Apprentice.
Duties include:
- You will be required to service, assemble, repair and prepare bikes for our customers. This will include repairing brakes, gears, bearings, spokes, tyres/tubes, etc
- Dealing with customers face to face, by phone and email
- Cash handling
- Order and replenish stock
- Receive and store stock into the workplace
- Complete audits of stock
- Regularly attend training sessions
- Comply with Health & Safety
- Working as part of a team
- Keeping a tidy and well organised work area
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance & Installation - Cycles pathway
- Cytech 2
- Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Maintenance
- Functional Skills in Maths English & IT if applicable
- Employee Responsibilities and Rights
- Personal Learning & Thinking Skills
Key Information
Job role:
Places available: 1
Duration: 12 months
Location
Bicycle Recycling, Unit 2 Bus Station
South Street
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 1EP
Working weekly hours
Working 5 days in 7, typically Tuesday to Saturday, 7.5 hours per day
Weekly Wage
£150
Dates
16/02/2018
08/01/2018
Skills Required
- The right attitude: Apprentices need to be interested in cycle maintenance and show enthusiasm for the retailer and their services and products
- Good people skills:
- Team player: You must be capable of working in a flexible and ever changing environment
- Reading and writing skills: You will be dealing with money, prices and products so you need basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Presentable: Dress and appearance counts
- Interest and experience in the maintenance and repair of bikes would be desirable.
Qualifications Required
You will need 4 GCSE grades A*-D, including English, or a full Level 1 qualification at merit grade with literacy and numeracy at an appropriate level.
