JOB VACANCIES AT EDINBURGH BICYCLE CO-OP
Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative Ltd is one of the largest independent bike shops in the UK. The company is structured as a workers’ co-op, and has branches in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Newcastle and Leeds, and is now expanding into Manchester.


Current Vacancies

Jobs in Aberdeen:
Sales Person (full-time)
Bicycle Mechanic (full-time)


Jobs in Manchester:

Sales Person (full-time)

Jobs in Dalmeny (near Edinburgh):
Online Processor / Dispatcher


Aberdeen - Job Opportunities

Sales Person (full-time) Temporary (April-September)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who wants to be part of our Aberdeen store. The work is customer focused in a busy retail environment. Specialist retail experience and an understanding of all things cycling would be advantageous. Training will, however, be provided.

The nature of the duties will include front shop selling and related sales and customer service systems, handling cash and credit receipts and maintaining self service and self-selection displays.

Starting £10,765 pa.

To apply, please hand in/send a C.V. with covering letter to:

Les Simpson
Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Ltd,
458-464 George Street
Aberdeen
AB25 3XH

E-mail: lessimpson@edinburghbicycle.com
Tel: 01224 632994
Closing date: 12/3/2007


Bicycle Mechanic (full-time) Temporary (April-September)

We are looking for an experienced bicycle mechanic. Applicants must be accurate, skilled, diligent and have experience of working in busy bike shops to tight deadlines. Cytech (or equivalent) qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Starting from £10,765 to £11,745 pa pro rata. (Depending on experience).

To apply, please hand in/send a C.V. with covering letter to:

Les Simpson
Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Ltd,
458-464 George Street
Aberdeen
AB25 3XH

E-mail: lessimpson@edinburghbicycle.com
Tel: 01224 632994
Closing date: 12/3/2007


Manchester - Job Opportunities

Sales Person (full-time) ref. L003

We are looking for enthusiastic self-motivated individuals that want to be part of our new Manchester store. The work is customer focused in a busy retail environment. Specialist retail experience and an understanding of all things cycling would be advantageous. Training will, however, be provided.

The nature of the duties will include front shop selling and related sales and customer service systems, handling cash and credit receipts and maintaining self service and self-selection displays.

  • Starting from £10,250 pa pro rata. (Depending on experience).
  • 24 days paid holidays per year.

To apply please send a C.V. with covering letter to:

Alan Nestor
Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Ltd,
8 Alvanley Terrace
Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh
EH9 1DU

Email: alannestor@edinburghbicycle.com


Dalmeny - Job Opportunities

Online Processor / Dispatcher (full-time)

Based in our Dalmeny warehouse, near South Queensferry, we require a confident team player with an interest in bicycles and a basic knowledge of computers to work in our expanding and busy Online Sales department.

Working five days from seven with a rate of pay from £5.50 per hour, the successful applicant will receive 24 days paid holiday per year, and will also have access to an excellent staff discount scheme.

To apply, email your CV and covering letter to jobs@edinburghbicycle.com, or pop them in the post to the address below:

Derek Pollock
Online Sales Manager
Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Ltd
8 Alvanley Terrace
Whitehouse Loan
Edinburgh
EH9 1DU

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 March 2007.