Join the Team – Careers at Balfe’s Bikes
If you want to work in the bike industry, check out our list of current vacancies and find out more about our business below.
Everything we do at Balfe’s begins with a simple belief: cycling has the power to inspire. It shapes how we support our customers, how we work as a team, and how we contribute to the cycling community.
When you join the Balfe’s Bikes team, you become part of a business built on honesty, teamwork and a commitment to doing the right thing for riders and for each other. Whether you’re exploring bike shop jobs, cycle mechanic roles, warehouse positions or office careers in the cycling industry, you’ll play a meaningful part in helping more people ride, explore and fall in love with cycling.
Balfe’s Bikes are excited to announce fantastic opportunities across our stores for Bicycle Mechanics and Sales Assistants (part-time & full-time) on fixed-term contracts and permanent basis to assist with our busiest season April to September. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Current Sales Vacancies:
Join our retail team and help riders find the right bikes, gear and advice. Our Sales roles are ideal for anyone looking to grow their career in cycling retail, whether you’re new to the industry or building on existing experience.
Sales:
- Store Manager – Hackney – 40hours
- Sales Assistant – Gatwick – 40hours
Current Workshop Vacancies:
Explore a range of bike mechanic jobs at Balfe’s, from entry-level roles to senior Workshop Manager positions. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with your hands and helping riders stay on the road or trail, our workshop vacancies offer strong development and progression.
Workshop:
- Workshop Manager – Notting Hill – 40 hours
- Mechanic – Streatham – 40 hours
Current Gatwick Office & Warehouse Vacancies
Explore cycling industry warehouse and office careers at Balfe’s, including office roles and opportunities within our on-site warehouse team. If you’re looking to develop your skills and play a key role in a growing cycling retailer, these vacancies offer a wide range of pathways.
Management & Gatwick Office Roles
- Customer Experience Agent – Gatwick Office – 40hours
- Dispatch Manager – Gatwick Warehouse – 40hours
- PAC Warehouse Assistant – Gatwick Warehouse – 40hours
Join an Award-Winning Cycling Retailer
In 2025, we were chosen as “Omnichannel Retailer of the Year” at the BikeBiz awards, recognising the passion, dedication and teamwork that have driven our growth over the last 5 years.
Join us to experience first-hand what makes an award-winning business.
Why Join the Balfe’s Bikes Team?
At Balfe’s, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our team’s knowledge, passion, honesty, teamwork, and commitment to the cycling community are what make Balfe’s a genuinely inspiring place to work, and why our customers trust us to help them Ride Inspired every day.
We’re a growing business with bold ambitions and we’re always on the lookout for like-minded individuals who want to build a career in the bike industry. Whether you’re already an experienced cycling retail professional or bike mechanic, or you want your “foot in the door” and your first bike shop job, we want to hear from you.
From Cytech Technical Courses to specific supplier courses, such as Brompton, Bosch, Shimano and Fazua we will ensure your skills are constantly developed.
If you’re passionate about cycling and want a meaningful role in an industry you love, explore our current vacancies or get in touch directly. Even if you don’t see the right position listed, we welcome speculative applications and never want to miss a great candidate.
At Balfe’s, you’ll work with like-minded people and have access to ongoing training, hands-on experience and real opportunities to advance your cycling industry career. Plus, don’t forget the riding. If shredding the mountain bike trails or smashing out the miles with other cyclists who share your passion is what you are after, there will be plenty of room for that too.
Benefits of a Career with Balfe’s Bikes:
- Technical training & accreditation program for mechanics and new starters
- 28 days annual leave and other flexible holiday arrangements
- Cycle to Work initiative
- Excellent staff discounts
- Performance/commission bonuses
- Brand-led training courses
If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please share your current CV with us along with a short covering letter stating the role that you are interested in, to [email protected]
Please note, CV’s must be submitted as a PDF or as a Word document.
We’re Committed to Great Customer Service
Our team are dedicated to offering the highest level of customer service across all channels (Online, In-Store or through our Personal Delivery Service). Our Trustpilot rating is at 4.7 and reflective of the terrific work carried out already but we don’t stop there.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about creating great experiences, empowering others and being part of the cycling community to join the team.
