{"id":16466,"date":"2026-06-09T13:03:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/llke\/?p=16466"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:44:19","slug":"staff-wanted-mechanic-thurrock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/llke\/staff-wanted-mechanic-thurrock\/","title":{"rendered":"STAFF WANTED: Mechanic &#8211; Thurrock"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Who we are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a family-run cycle retailer with stores nationwide and a thriving e-commerce operation. Proud to be one of the UK\u2019s leading cycling retailers, we have built our reputation on exceptional customer service, earning a 5-star Trustpilot rating and the loyalty of cyclists across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer an extensive range of mountain bikes, road bikes, and e-bikes from the world\u2019s leading brands, alongside clothing, accessories, and equipment. Our expert workshop teams provide professional servicing and repairs, ensuring we support our customers at every stage of their cycling journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passionate about cycling and committed to excellence, we\u2019re always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team and help deliver the outstanding experience our customers have come to expect.<br><br><strong>Join the Team at Leisure Lakes Bikes \u2013 Thurrock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are seeking a proactive, hard-working, and computer-literate individual with a passion for cycling to join our workshop team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should have strong technical and mechanical knowledge, with experience in bicycle maintenance, servicing, and e-bike diagnostics within a busy workshop environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal candidate will be conscientious, dedicated, and take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship with excellent attention to detail. You must be capable of problem-solving, managing your workload effectively, and working independently when required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General IT competency is essential, as you will be required to use our workshop management systems to manage bookings, customer records, and workshop schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Desirable Skills &amp; Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cytech Level 2 or Level 3 qualification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience with e-bike diagnostics and servicing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous experience working within a professional bicycle workshop environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While these qualifications and experiences are desirable, they are not essential for the right candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What We Offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>28 days\u2019 paid holiday per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generous staff discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to our Cycle to Work scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The opportunity to work with some of the best brands and products in the cycling industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Working Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our stores operate between five and seven days per week, depending on location, with trading hours typically ranging from 9:00am to 8:30pm. 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