Bike Prep Technician — Hands-On Workshop, Team Perks

Alpkit; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

Green commuting credits

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sonder is seeking a Bike Preparation Assistant for our Bike Workshop. This junior, hands-on role focuses on getting bikes ready for our mechanics, performing pre-assembly tasks such as tyre fitting and fork cutting, and ensuring parts arrive in the right condition.

You will work in a busy workshop environment, with opportunities to learn and grow as you assist the mechanics, maintain a clean workspace, and contribute to a smooth build process.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in bikes and hands-on, practical work.
• Some mechanical experience preferred – home mechanic experience is ideal.
• Positive, friendly attitude and able to muck in as part of a small team.
• Good attention to detail – final check before a bike reaches the mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Preparing bikes ready for assembly by our mechanics, including basic pre-assembly tasks like tyre fitting and fork cutting.
• QC and unpacking of picked orders, catching anything that isn't right before it reaches the build bench.
• Occasional picking and packing of bike orders.
• Spotting and resolving pick or spec issues, flagging anything that needs a second look.
• Keeping your work area clean, safe and organised.

Skills

Interest in bikes

Hands-on/practical work

Mechanical experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Sonder is seeking a Bike Preparation Assistant for our Bike Workshop. This junior, hands-on role focuses on getting bikes ready for our mechanics, performing pre-assembly tasks such as tyre fitting and fork cutting, and ensuring parts arrive in the right condition.

You will work in a busy workshop environment, with opportunities to learn and grow as you assist the mechanics, maintain a clean workspace, and contribute to a smooth build process.