Job Opportunities with Edge & Wax (BLiSS Outdoor LTD)

Edge & Wax, part of BLiSS Outdoor LTD is a young company growing year on year. We pride ourselves on giving the best levels of customer service, and offering a range of high quality products that perform where it counts - Out on the mountain.

We are always interested in hearing from people who are looking to work in the winter sports industry, and those who may also have an interested in cycling too, as we are joined by our sister company Bliss Bikes. We are the team behind the design and production of the Pinnacle Bikes range.

We have a full workshop facility servicing skis and snowboards all year round, and a bicycle workshop facility too. We also have a very busy mail order division sending packets around the world processing orders online and on the telephone.

In addition we have our boot fitting lab, offering a diverse range of boot fitting services from footbeds through to foam injected liners and boot modifications.

So there are a diverse range of opportunites within our business. If you are interested in working for us, any current opportunities will be posted on this page, or you can send us a current resume with a covering letter so that we can hold your details on file in case any opportunites arise. Please send to:

Scott Hargrave
BLiSS Outdoor LTD
Unit 15-16 Huffwood Trading Estate
Partridge Green
West Sussex
RH13 8AU

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Bicycle Workshop Technician

We are looking for a bicycle mechanic for our busy and growing bicycle workshop.

As we are also bicycle designers, our workshop is well equipped to allow us to undertake quality control checks. We take in a variety of work from puncture repairs to full custom build bicycles.

For the role of workshop mechanic we have a full time position available, but will consider part-time applications too.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
A keen interest in bicycles and bicycle mechanics
Experience in bicycle mechanics (Home mechanic experience will be considered)
Team player willing to get involved in all aspects of the business as required

DESIRABLE REQUIRMENTS
Cytech qualified (Although we will provide Cytech training for the right candidate)
Interest in winter sports (Edge & Wax our winter sports business is run from the same location)
Good at making tea/coffee

For the right candidate we can offer:

Basic salary depending on experience
28 days annual holiday
Staff purchase programme
Training both in-house and with officially recognised training bodies such as Cytech
The potential to be involved in bicycle development with our Taiwan partners
Opportunity to help grow the business including www.blissbikes.co.uk

Bliss Outdoors is a unique business, in that we not only service bicycles but are involved in the design and development of a range of bicycles, so our technical knowledge and access to resources is second to none. If you wish to accelerate your understanding of the bike industry whilst working in a pleasant environment with a good team then this might be the job for you!


Administrator & Sales Support (Flexible Hours, Term Time Preferred)
Position Available From: Now
We are looking for someone to help with the day-to-day administration of the business, and to help with answering telephone enquiries.

As this is a flexible position, this may suit someone looking for term-time employment only, as our busiest period is from September to June, and we ideally would like someone in Monday to Friday. For the right candidate we will adapt the position to suit. The key responsiblities and duties will be:

• Checking and entering dispatch notes and invoices onto our internal systems
• Assisting the directors in keeping the financial elements of the business up to date
• Answering telephone calls from customers
• Assisting in making appointments for boot fittings and servicing
• Some front of house work during busy periods
• Any additional tasks that a customer focussed small business may require help with!

Don't worry if you are not a downhill skier or not looking to win the Tour De France, this is mainly an administrative position but full training will be given to support you.

Ski Boot Fitter (Part Time and Full Time Opportunities)
Position Available From: Flexible
We are looking for a new boot fitter to add to our existing team of fitters. Boot fitting can be a highly rewarding experience, and is great for those who enjoy talking to customers and helping them to get the best from the purchase. Of course, an ex worldcup boot fitter would be fantastic, but for the right candidate i.e someone who is interested in this role, or has a little experience already, we will be on hand along with our suppliers to give you comprehensive training before letting you lose on customer's feet and also as your fitting skills progress. We are fortunate to have strong links with SIDAS, who offer fantastic training not only on their footbeds and liners, but with some of the leading boot fitters in the world.

Key tasks will be:

• Undertaking boot fittings for customers for boots sold in-store
• Assisting customers with boots bought elsewhere requiring tweaking
• Construction of footbeds for customers for a variety of sports including skiing and snowboarding
• Helping to run the bootfitting diary in an orderly fashion
• Assisting in front of house and workshop duties as required