At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and build high-performance bicycle wheels with precision and care.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to cycling excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and weekly payments.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with high-end brands and enhance your mechanical skills.
- Why this job: Combine your love for bikes with hands-on skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in truing and building bicycle wheels is essential.
The predicted salary is between 31200 - 39000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced Wheel Specialist to maintain, service, and build high-performance bicycle wheels. The ideal candidate will be confident in diagnosing wheel issues and proficient in truing, tensioning, and dishing wheels to exacting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately true and tension bicycle wheels
- Build wheels from components (rims, hubs, spokes) as required
- Inspect and assess wheel condition, making repair recommendations
- Maintain tools and truing stands in top condition
- Work closely with other mechanics and customers to ensure optimal wheel performance
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Requirements
- Proven experience truing and building bicycle wheels
- Strong understanding of spoke patterns, tension balancing, and rim/hub compatibility
- Attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship
- Ability to work efficiently and independently
- Friendly, approachable attitude – customer service skills a plus
Bonus if you have
- Experience with carbon wheel repair or high-end wheelsets
- Knowledge of wheel brands like DT Swiss, Mavic, Zipp, etc.
- Certification from a bicycle mechanic training program (e.g., Barnett, UBI, Cytech)
All shifts are 9am – 5pm and the below shift patterns are available:
- Thursday – Monday
- Friday – Tuesday
- Saturday – Wednesday
- Wednesday – Sunday
Pay: From £15. Paid weekly.
Wheel Specialist – Team Leader employer: First Call Contract Services, Ltd.
Join a dynamic team as a Wheel Specialist – Team Leader, where your expertise in high-performance bicycle wheels will be valued and nurtured. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering flexible shift patterns and competitive pay, all while ensuring a clean and organised workspace. With a focus on quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, we provide a rewarding environment for those passionate about cycling and wheel performance.
Contact Details:
First Call Contract Services, Ltd. Recruitment Team
