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Anyone know much about this or where to look?
Ideally something in Kent/East Sussex
Try cyclingindustry.news - they have a jobs section
I found my last workshop job on FB by asking in the local cycling groups. Even though I was moving across the country someone tagged someone, I emailed someone, did an interview and that was that. Feels like a lifetime ago.
Tell people what you're looking for and someone will know someone who needs someone.
As above, Cycling Industry News and Bikebiz are great for roles with distributors and some shops. Shops in the area you're looking may have careers on their websites if they are in any way doing business online. Facebook will also be a sensible place to look for smaller retailers.
Anyone know much about this
A job is a good way to make you hate your hobby.
That being said the above advice is good, bikebiz, cyclingindustry.news and Facebook.
A lot will depend on what you want to do though. The cycling industry covers everything from race director at aso through your LBS's Saturday kid or sustrans director of putting up new blue signs.
There's a new option... https://singletrackmag.com/job
Ooooo...
... Oh thats not a job at stw
Still good to know it's there
A job is a good way to make you hate your hobby.
For me this doesn't apply. My job is fixing and selling bikes. My hobby is riding them.
They complement each other very well but one doesn't stop me enjoying the other.
Good suggestions above. Not a great time for number of job opportunities as the trade is struggling but don't let that demotivate you.
A job is a good way to make you hate your hobby.
Been the opposite for me. If the company and work's positive then it's only down to your own attitude to it, the Q may be whether cycling then takes up too much of your life. Just about balance.
Orro were looking for staff in a number of roles.
https://www.orrobikes.com/careers
No affiliation, I just drive past their lovely looking new premises on my work commute.
Q may be whether cycling then takes up too much of your life
Is that possible?
Yeah, it's in no way guaranteed but worth bearing in mind before you take the thing you enjoy and try to make a living that way - it can work out great equally it can work out less great.
As in most things, eyes open before you proceed.
My last full time workshop job was a right laugh and we had a good crew of regular customers. I also used to ride more because I was surrounded by bike nerds and used to get dragged along everywhere. Trade price on everything.
I'd still do it if not for the poverty wages. It's quite frustrating working alongside all these chilled old blokes who bought their houses 20 years ago and have nothing to worry about when you're spending over 50% of your take home pay on rent.