CAREERS AT TEMPLE CYCLES
As societies transition to green modes of transport, bikes will be a big part of the future. Temple is a UK based designer and maker producing a range of high quality bikes and electric bikes. Founded in 2015, Temple has been growing year on year, with the mission to become an iconic and global bicycle brand with an emphasis on sustainability, timeless products, and encouraging more and more people to find the joys of cycling.
If you'd like to join our company, please get in touch with us at careers@templecycles.com.
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS:
Are you passionate about bikes and love working with people?
We are looking for a Bike Mechanic & Sales Assistant to join our Shoreditch retail team on a fixed-term contract from April to November 2025. This part-time role (Thursday to Saturday) is perfect for someone with strong mechanical skills and a customer-focused attitude who is looking to join a dynamic brand in the bicycle industry.
Primary responsibilities
- Assemble and safety check (PDI) Temple bikes for customers & test rides
- Carry out 6-week checks and basic maintenance
- Carry out repairs and upgrades
- Carry out inspections for warranty or insurance purposes
- Fit accessories to bikes such as mudguards and pannier racks
- Assist with sales by providing a warm welcome, expert product knowledge and a desire to find the right solution for the customer
- Assist with retail operations (receiving shipments, adjusting stock levels, boxing goods for shipping etc)
- Help with in-store events and community rides
- Lead/assist with bike maintenance workshops
Key Details
- Fixed term contract (7 months; April - November 2025)
- Part-time, 3 days a week; (Thursday & Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm)
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: 30th November 2025.
Benefits
- London Living Wage (£13.85/hr)
- Work in vibrant Brick Lane / Shoreditch area
- Sales training and opportunity to develop good sales skills (which are valuable in the bike industry and beyond)
- Up to 50% Staff Discounts on Temple bikes & accessories
- Access to other bike industry discounts
- Work at a dynamic small business that is looking to grow (with great colleagues)
- Opportunity to progress skillset
- Opportunity to learn more about the bike industry
About you
The ideal candidate will have a passion for bikes and a desire to provide an excellent customer experience. Previous customer service experience (retail, hospitality etc.), and demonstrable mechanical skills and product knowledge are required.
Nice to haves:
- Prior sales training & experience
- Prior bicycle mechanic training & experience
- Prior experience hosting events or leading group rides
- Cytech qualifications
- Flexibility regarding working additional hours.
If you love engaging with customers, building & maintaining bikes, have a can-do attitude and a willingness to roll your sleeves up to get stuck in, we encourage you to apply.
We value potential as much as experience. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re willing to be flexible for the right candidate and happy to discuss how we can make this role work for you.
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How to Apply
Please email a covering letter & CV, with the subject line “Bike Mechanic & Sales Assistant” to careers@templecycles.com along with any other relevant materials.
We always love to hear from talented people who'd like to join our team. We are a growing company, so will have plenty more roles in the pipeline, even if they aren't advertised now.
Please send an email with your CV and covering letter to careers@templecycles.com