Job Description
A bit about us
Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality for our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sounds sweet. Then come join us!
In the UK, we are also a Great Place to Work certified workplace and globally we were recognized in the Fortune 100 of Best Companies to Work for in 2023.
We are currently recruiting for:
Position: Assembler
Location: Edinburgh
Job Type: Zero Hour, Part Time
What you’ll do
As a Trek Assembler, no one day is the same as the last. This job is all about caring for bikes so their owners love riding them. The Bicycle Building position will assemble all bicycles sold at our retail locations. As new bicycles arrive at the store, the builder will be responsible for maintaining assembly schedules and quality inspections. A fast-learning and excited individual would aid in proper inventory management to ensure that the sales staff was supplied with accurate information regarding currently built product.
What you’ll bring to the team
1. Self-motivation, a positive, team-focused mentality, plus a willingness to pitch in on any task
2. Fantastic hospitality—a warm, approachable manner, great listening skills, and a drive to help in any way you can—even on the toughest, busiest days
3. Top-notch communication skills
4. Impressive attention to detail and a love for tinkering ‘til you figure it out
5. Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of servicing bicycles
6. A desire to continually learn proper service methods and new technologies
7. Learn the proper Point of Sale practices that relate to bicycle building.
8. Work directly with Service Managers to develop quality bicycle builds and expectations.
9. Efficiently complete daily work schedules and tasks.
If you don’t meet all the criteria but believe you have great value to add then let us know in a cover letter, why your skillset is right for the role!
Benefits here at Trek:
10. 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
11. Discounted employee purchase scheme on bikes, parts and accessories
12. 24/7 employee assistance program
13. 24/7 virtual GP services and counselling services
14. Gym membership discounts and discounts on other health and wellbeing brands
15. Retail discount platform on high street and online brands including Asos, Argos, Sainsburys, M&S, John Lewis, Ikea, Tui, Easy Jet and many more
16. Annual paid time off for charity work
17. Death in service benefit
If you have any requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application and we will be happy to support you.