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Apprentice Cycle Mechanic GC Bike Repairs Ltd

GC Bike Repairs are a dynamic specialist cycle repair business with big ambitions. We are only looking for the very best people as our customers have that expectation. You must be passionate about bikes and be mechanically minded. Full CYCTECH training will be provided after an initial 3 month period

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Occasional Saturdays 9am -3pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    14 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000065778

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Job description
Company description

GC Bike Repairs are a dynamic specialist cycle repair business with big ambitions. We are only looking for the very best people as our customers have that expectation.

Job description

Due to continued growth we are looking for an APPRENTICE cycle mechanic to work with our team.

We are a small, dynamic company looking to grow and you will work with us in those efforts.

You must be passionate about bikes and be mechanically minded. Full CYCTECH training will be provided after an initial 3 month period

We are looking for:

Commitment

Good customer service skills

Excellent attitude

Of key importance will be your ability to liaise with clients and provide unparalleled customer service whether face to face, online or by phone.

You must be flexible with a 'whatever it takes' attitude.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: £4.30-£4.80 per hour

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Technical one
Technical one is the foundation of all the Cytech Technical courses and ensures candidates develop core competencies in skills fundamental to professional cycle maintenance.

What does this course include?
Technical one is intended to be the minimum standard to which all mechanics should work and includes theory and practical training and assessment in the following areas:

Health & Safety
Workshop practices
Conforming to British Standards
Pre-delivery inspection
Adjustment, set-up & frame alignment
Torque wrench settings
Lubricants & greases
Tyres & tubes
Consumer Protection Act
How long is the course?
There are two parts to Cytech technical one, both need to be completed to receive the full technical one qualification.

Cytech theory one
Cytech technical one practical
Theory one can be completed as a distance learning course from the comfort of your own home and you will receive a Cytech technical one Theory certificate when you pass.

Technical two
The international benchmark in bicycle maintenance

Cytech technical two provides full practical training and assessment in the core area of assembly, set-up and ongoing servicing and maintenance.

What does this course include?
Intensive training and assessment covering the following topics:

Health & Safety in the workshop
Headsets, gears, rim brakes, hubs & bearings
Introduction to disc brakes and hydraulic bleeding
Internal hub gears
Wheel truing & spoke replacement
Wheel building

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Succesfull apprentices will move to the position of trainee mechanic for 6 further months and full time mechanic thereafter.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) Desired

About the employer

GC Bike Repairs - Keeping cyclists on the move whatever it takes. GC Bike Repairs is run by a team of dedicated cyclists of all shapes and sizes, from casual riders to full on triathletes. The one thing we have in common is a passion for bikes and cycling. We’ll repair any bike you have regardless of size, shape or cost. Our passion is simply to keep cyclists on the move…whatever it takes. We’re happy to work on any repair from puncture repairs through to Di2 upgrades.

Employer

GC Bike Repairs Ltd

Address

261 Copnor Road

PO3 5EE

Contact

Tony Childs

tony@gcbikerepairs.com

07546666417

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Training

Training provider

ACTIVATE LEARNING

Apprenticeship standard

Bicycle mechanic

Level 2 (GCSE)

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