NEWS: DEALER ON MOVE, REPLACES YAMAHA WITH SUZUKI/PIAGGIO

Dearden Motorcycles is moving a short distance from the village of Holbury to nearby Hardley, has parted company with Yamaha and has taken on the Suzuki and Piaggio Group franchises.

“It’s exciting times,” said Letitia Howell, motorcycle sales and part of a team of five headed by dealer principal Kevin Hayter.

The new 7000sq.ft showroom - plus workshop and stores - on Hardley Industrial Estate (so close it shares the same postcode) will open on 2 January, with an official opening nearer the main season.

The company has been converting the premises, a former print shop, for several months and will be taking on more staff, including a new sales person, early next year.

Dearden Motorcycles has been on the main street in the village of Holbury for a couple of decades, located in a converted house (pictured), and was purchased by brothers Andrew and Nigel Hewett in 2008.

Howell continued: “We are moving so we can build the business. We have changed franchise and it’s quite a major undertaking.

“It was a mutual agreement to part company with Yamaha as we weren’t travelling down the same track and we needed more brands. It’s a good move. We're looking forward to it.”

www.britishdealernews.co.uk

BUSINESS FOR SALE: FOR SALE WITHIN THE NORTH WEST

A major Motorcycle Sales, Service, MOT and repairs (including PCA) outlet – established in 1981

Combined turnover of £4m, with two well established, long standing franchises (both CI approved), sales of 400+ units (new & used) and PCA of approximately £750K. Well respected family business, profitable, with freehold available (approximately £490K) and all stock. The current owner is happy to do a transition or transaction over the next 12-24 months and is happy to assist any new proprietor/management.

SERIOUS ENQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE, apply to: Andrew Wood on 07774 834166

CORNWALL KAWASAKI CENTRE UP FOR SALE

CORNWALL KAWASAKI CENTRE UP FOR SALE

Cornwall Kawasaki Centre in Lanner, near Redruth, is up for sale. An advertisement reveals the asking price is £775,000, ex-stock. It is described as a “highly profitable” 40-year-old motorcycle dealership with a roadside location and “a genuine retirement sale”. Turnover in 2016/17 was over £1.5million.

Formally Keith Parnell's Motorcycles, Cornwall Kawasaki says on its website that since it was acquired by Ian Bradley in 2004 it has “rapidly become one of the best known and favoured bike shops in Cornwall”.

Bradley was not available to provide an update when BDN called the dealership.

The advertisement adds: “The business continues to be ranked among the top Kawasaki dealerships in the UK, based on sales, customer service levels and market share and our clients have exclusive rights for Kawasaki within the county.

“Our clients oversee the day to day running of CKC with the assistance of several highly skilled and experienced full-time staff and a full hand over/training package will be included at the point of sale.

“Turnover for the year ending 31 May, 2017, was £1,558,277.”

The 16mx15.3m open plan showroom is said to be well presented with space for up to 100 motorcycles. The usual stock holding is around 80 units.

www.cornwallkawasaki.co.uk

TORIES RIDE ON TRIUMPH MONEY

TORIES RIDE ON TRIUMPH MONEY

Satirical magazine Private Eye has just revealed Electoral Commission data showing Triumph Motorcycles supremo John Bloor was the Conservative Party’s largest donor in the third quarter of 2018.

One of his companies, JS Bloor (Services) Ltd, made three donations to the Tories in July, totalling £570,000. The magazine also reported that JS Bloor (Services) Ltd has gifted more than £2m to Conservative funds since 2015. This latest contribution is the biggest so far.

Private Eye insinuated that such largesse was associated to the recent rapid growth of housing-building operation Bloor Homes, thanks to the Tories’ Help to Buy scheme. Recent accounts for this outpost of John Bloor’s empire report annual revenue climbing by 27% to £917m and pre-tax profit 58% up to £152m — substantially exceeding Triumph’s performance.

Back in the Tony Blair era, Bloor was a donor to the Labour Party. During that period, the UK Construction & Use Regulations for road-going motorcycles were amended to permit plastic fuel tanks. Triumph debuted a plastic-tanked Triumph Tiger adventure-sport bike shortly afterwards. Obviously, there was no connection between these two events.   

NEWS: STEVE MELLOR: LEGENDARY ENGINE TUNER

STEVE MELLOR: LEGENDARY ENGINE TUNER

Legendary engine tuner Steve Mellor passed away on 8 December. Steve’s tuning expertise brought huge success in the British championships and in road racing events in the Isle of Man and Ireland.

He was best known for his partnership with former drag racer Jack Valentine. The pair formed V&M racing in 1982 and, in 1990, when Valentine decided to quit his career as a rider, grew the V&M name working on the engines of Carl Fogarty, James Whitham [both pictured] and Robert McElnea.

Then Valentine and Mellor established V&M as a high-profile team with a good partnership with Honda UK. This was interrupted in 1999 when Valentine opted for Yamahas and the rising star David Jefferies.

In the book Guy Martin: My Autobiography, the Grimsby-born lorry mechanic/motorcycle racer wrote that the ETI Ducati team in British Superbikes was “a very successful Rochdale-based tuning and race team firm started by Steve Mellor and Jack Valentine. They'd had TT wins with David Jefferies and John McGuinness but split to run their own projects.

“Mellor was a clever bloke when it came to engines … his bikes always went like shit off a shovel."

NEWS: SUZUKI STAND VISITORS AT NEC DONATE £4K TO CHARITY

SUZUKI STAND VISITORS AT NEC DONATE £4K TO CHARITY

Suzuki raised more than £4000 for charity at Motorcycle Live, which took place from 17-25 November at Birmingham’s NEC.

Voluntary donations for free hot refreshments at the manufacturer's hospitality area raised over £3000 for the automotive industry’s BEN fund, while the Vintage Parts display and race bike build raised over £1000 for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

The pop-up coffee stop, situated on Suzuki’s show stand, has become a Motorcycle Live mainstay in recent years. Providing an area for show-goers to enjoy a break from wandering the halls, grab a hot beverage and take the weight off their feet for a few minutes, it served 8500 cups of tea and coffee over the nine-day show.

This year Suzuki raised a total of £3527.50 for BEN, an independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry, providing support for life for its people and their family dependents, whether that be financial, physical, mental or social.

Meanwhile, Suzuki’s Vintage Parts Programme always provides visitors with an impressive array of classic road and race bikes, and this year rebuilt the very first RG500 race bike built in 1973, before it was raced in Grands Prix in 1974. Collecting for Birmingham Children’s Hospital during the restoration, £1036.61 was raised over the course of the show.

Suzuki GB head of marketing Fiona Cole commented: “Every year Suzuki takes the opportunity to raise money for charity at Motorcycle Live. The hospitality area always proves to be incredibly popular with visitors to the show and while the drinks are free, we encourage visitors to make a donation to our nominated charities and we’re incredibly thankful to everyone who made kind donations to help us raise as much as we did for the two superb causes.”

NEWS: RAIDERS STRIKE, THEN LEAVE, CLOSING THE DOOR BEHIND THEM

RAIDERS STRIKE, THEN LEAVE, CLOSING THE DOOR BEHIND THEM

Raiders broke into the Shrewsbury branch of Complete Bike Training (CBT) recently, stealing two DAS machines (Suzuki Gladius 650s), the owner’s Harley-Davidson Breakout, jackets, helmets, gloves and tools, and the company van.

Having been defeated by CBT’s security, the thieves broke into the next door premises where they found a Stihl saw, which they used to access the training school at the second attempt. They cut through a lock then ripped off the door using a chain attached to a vehicle.

Once inside, they prised the key safe off the wall and cut into the rear to steal vehicle keys before piling everything into the training school’s van and making off.

Complete Bike Training is run by John Taylor and Kevin Byrne, who told BDN: “When the little sods left they closed the roller shutter door behind them, which was nice of them – so it looked as though no-one had been in there!”

When the business – which also has a branch in Telford and is “the biggest training operation in Shropshire”  - posted news of the break-in on Facebook it was inundated with offers of help.

“People –many of our old customers - have been very, very good,” said Byrne (pictured left), “bringing in old gear and everything, so if any of our customers do need a jacket we can supply it. The thieves stole some helmets but we still have other helmets there. We have been training for nearly 10 years now so we have built up a fair bit of stock so we were pretty lucky.”

CBT has 40 machines, 10 instructors, plus trainee instructors, operating between its two sites.

Anyone with any information about the break-in can contact CBT on 01743 624125 or 01952 794125.

NEWS: HIGHWAY CODE TRIUMPH UP FOR AUCTION

HIGHWAY CODE TRIUMPH UP FOR AUCTION

If you learned to ride a bike in the late 70s or early 80s you will have seen this motorbike while studying the Highway Code! It’s now coming up for sale with H&H Classics on 2 March 2019 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. It is estimated to sell for £4500 to £5500.

It may not be the most expensive bike sold next year in Britain but it is without argument the one most of us, of a certain age, will have seen as we studied for our driving licences. This is the bike that the graphic designers who created our Highway Code book used to illustrate the publication.

 Mark Bryan, head of motorcycle sales at H&H Classics, said: “This modest bike is part of our collective automotive history. You could say it is an Urban Legend, a bike used to teach us how to stay safe and keep bike riders safe.”

The 1973 Triumph TR6R Tiger 650 was owned from new by the Ministry of Transport and featured in the 1978 Highway Code.

Only ever pictured from behind to show signalling while riding a motorcycle, its number plate is clear to see. It was sold at auction by the Ministry and bought by a traffic police officer in 1978, and has been owned by the current seller, Nick Searson, since 1982.

The motorbike has been kept in its original and running condition all these years. But now Searson is selling as he uses it less and less.

The bike comes complete with a copy of the Highway Code and a Road Safety magazine featuring an interview with the police officer where he states he owned the featured bike.

NEWS: THE 'MONA LISA MASTERPIECE'

'MONA LISA MASTERPIECE'

Nmoto of Miami, Florida, has unveiled the new Nostalgia Project motorcycle. Inspired by the legendary “unicorn” BMW R7 – the 1934 one-off prototype considered by many to be the Mona Lisa of motorcycles – the new Nmoto is a wholly modern limited production motorcycle based on the current BMW R NineT.

Consisting of more than 90 handcrafted parts, the sleek, streamlined profile exudes character and distinction, while performance has actually been enhanced.

Its designers say: "Incorporating all the aesthetics of one of the rarest and most iconic motorcycles in history without sacrificing – and indeed improving upon – performance and rider experience, the Nmoto is an inspired piece of functional art."

Appearing as if it came from pre-Second World War Bavaria, the Nmoto possesses BMW’s state-of-the-art 110hp boxer engine, six-speed gearbox, traction control, anti-lock braking system, front and rear suspension, and keyless ignition, among many other features, while the ignition lock and speedometer have ingeniously been incorporated into the headlamp housing.

“It offers all the style of the original vintage model with all the peace-of-mind of the new model,” says Nmoto founder Alexander Niznik. “It’s the perfect combination that makes a statement unlike anything else on the road.”

The Nmoto, which will cost $49,500 (about £39,000), was given its public debut at the New York International Motorcycle Show which took place between 30 November and 2 December.

Take a look: HERE

MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS FOR SALE

FOR SALE WITHIN THE NORTH WEST

A major Motorcycle Sales, Service, MOT and repairs (including PCA) outlet – established in 1981

Combined turnover of £4m, with two well established, long standing franchises (both CI approved), sales of 400+ units (new & used) and PCA of approximately £750K. Well respected family business, profitable, with freehold available (approximately £490K) and all stock. The current owner is happy to do a transition or transaction over the next 12-24 months and is happy to assist any new proprietor/management.

SERIOUS ENQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE, apply to: 

British Dealer News Box 125, 
10 Daddon Court, 
Clovelly Road Ind Est, 
Bideford, 
Devon, 
EX39 3FH

JOB: WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN

WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN

CONTACT DETAILS: DONNA JONES, ACCOUNTS@WOODSMOTORCYCLES.CO.UK

Woods Motorcycles was established 1981 by Andrew Wood, a premier Hinckley Triumph dealer since 1991 and the longest standing Ducati dealer in the UK (1990).

Our constant Expansion and growth of nearly 20% in 2018 means we are now looking for two highly qualified motorcycle technicians to join our busy workshop to expertly PDI, maintain, service and repair our premier brand machines.

Candidates should have a full documented background knowledge of all types of motorcycles, young and old, hold a full UK car & motorcycle licence and preferably also be a qualified motorcycle MOT tester. Triumph and Ducati product training will be supplied by the respective manufacturer's Technical departments in the UK and Italy.

We are looking for skilled, caring individuals who can seamlessly fit into our current team of technicians, a positive attitude and attentiveness are valuable requirements.

Applicants will be expected to work a normal 40 hour week Monday-Friday, with Saturdays working on a rota basis as a necessity.

Gross salary (dependent on experience and skills) will be circa £27,000 PA + bonuses.

All candidates applying will get a response (whether successful or not), in the first instance please either email or post your CV and a covering letter outlining your credentials to: accounts@woodsmotorcycles.co.uk or to 

Donna Jones, 
Woods Motorcycles, 
A1-A4 Peel Street, 
Abergele, 
Conwy LL22 7LA

Closing Date Monday 31st December 

JOB: SALES AGENTS REQUIRED

SALES AGENTS REQUIRED

CONTACT DETAILS: RECRUITMENT@ULTIMATEADDONS.COM

Sales agents required for all areas of the UK. We specialise in the design and supply of a vast range of motorcycle phone cases and mounting accessories.

For more information contact us at recruitment@ultimateaddons.com
or on 01854 611 172.

MOTORCYCLE MOT WORKSHOPS FOR SALE

 MOTORCYCLE MOT WORKSHOPS FOR SALE

CONTACT DETAILS: LAUNCESTON@MILLERSON.COM , 07877 524637

With 3 bedroom cottage – FREEHOLD

Guide price £275,000
Situated on the Devon/Cornwall border 2 mins from the A30
In popular village with local school
Sale due to early retirement

Full details online with Millerson, Launceston. Contact Nic at launceston@millerson.com
Or the seller Joe on 07877 524637.

JOBS: AREA ACCOUNT MANAGERS

AREA ACCOUNT MANAGERS

CONTACT DETAILS: ANDREA@RACEFX.CO.UK

Due to continued expansion, Race FX are looking for Area Account Managers, in different locations across the UK, to work on the street bike side of our business. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our established sales team selling and developing leading brands that include Bell Helmets, Five Gloves and Oakley.

The main role and responsibilities will be to:

• Support, maintain and develop our existing customer database.
• Develop new business opportunities and meet sales targets.
• Maintain the company CRM system keeping records of visits and meetings, sales activities and opportunities.
• Work closely with the in-house sales team and communicate effectively across all areas of business including purchasing and marketing.

Attend regular sales meetings at our company HQ, dealer open days and exhibitions/events as required.

The ideal candidates will have/be:

• A passion or interest in motorcycles/motorcycle sport.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised.
• Driven by targets and deadlines.
• Excellent communications and negotiation skills.
• Computer literate.
• The ability to open new accounts as well as managing existing customers.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Experience working in the motorcycle industry and existing contacts would also be an advantage.

Remuneration & Benefits
We offer a basic salary plus commission and bonus package, company car and a mobile phone.

If you think you have the necessary skills and would like to apply please forward your CV and a covering letter to andrea@racefx.co.uk

OPPORTUNITY: PRESTIGE MOTORCYCLE RENTAL BUSINESS FOR SALE

 PRESTIGE MOTORCYCLE RENTAL BUSINESS FOR SALE

CONTACT DETAILS: MCFC40@AOL.COM

In Malaga

Well established with large customer base. Excellent Profits. Long serving staff and plenty of room for expansion.

Large workshop and storage facilities. Plenty of booking for 2019. Located away from the busy coast in fantastic motorcycle area.

• Selling due to retirement
• Option to purchase/rent property
• No private finance available
• No dreamers please

Contact mcfc40@aol.com for more details.

www.bmwmotohire.com

JOB: OPERATION DIRECTOR, ANDOVER NORTON

CONTACT DETAILS:  JOBS@ANDOVER-NORTON.CO.UK

Andover Norton specialise in spare parts, procurement and distribution for the classic motorcycles trade.

 We are an established and privately-owned Motorcycles business who are active in the manufacturing of parts, using sub-contractors, and selling to trade and retail customers Globally.

The opportunity:

Due to the current Managing Director planning retirement, we actively seek an experienced, passionate industry professional to provide strong leadership, strategic direction and continuous improvement to grow and develop the business moving forward, whilst receiving the full support and encouragement of ambitious and knowledgeable owners.

Reporting directly to the business owners this is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping to shape the future of our business.

You will be fully responsible for the entire global spare parts business encompassing the entire process chain from parts release, sourcing, manufacture, warehousing, distribution as well as parts target setting, planning, forecasting, pricing and reporting.

The aim is to provide the very best possible parts availability worldwide, delivered in the most efficient and effective manner in order to support the achievement of customer satisfaction, Retailer satisfaction and commercial business objectives.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced automotive service/aftersales leader, with a great track record in managing an aftersales network in an Automotive or Motorcycle classic parts environment. 

• Managing and driving teams to deliver service excellence, utilising your visible leadership style, extensive industry knowledge and strong communication and relationship building capability. 
• Commercially and financially savvy, you will be a first class, high integrity character, leading by example, “in the detail” and with a real enthusiasm to achieve great things for you and your team.
• Extensive Automotive or Motorcycle parts logistics experience
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of complex supply chains from end to end
• Experience in analysing and interpreting financial data
• Strong leadership capability
• Passionate
• Broad understanding of global distribution challenges (legislation etc)
• Proven ability to act under pressure with calmness, clarity of thought and decisive authority
• Proven communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Solution orientated
• Highly IT literate

If you think you could be our next Operations Director, then we would love to hear from you. Please email a covering letter, stating your current salary and job expectations together with your CV to jobs@andover-norton.co.uk.

Your application will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

JOB: MOTORCYCLE ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGER

MOTORCYCLE ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGER

CONTACT DETAILS: JAMIE ELLIS, JAMIEE@DEMON-TWEEKS.COM

This is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking dynamic business with an enviable reputation in the supply of motorcycle clothing and high performance parts and accessories.

We are looking for an Assistant Brand Manager with a Motorcycle Product background to add strength to our existing team and help us to continue to grow our offer.

You will support the Brand Manager in their efforts to ensure the very best range of motorcycle clothing, parts and accessories are sourced, marketed and serviced in the most customer focussed way possible.

You will certainly know one end of a bike from another, and may even be the proud owner of one or more bikes but a knowledge and passion for the products are key to success within this role.

You will possess

Previous industry experience or a strong passion for motorcycles and motorcycling
A highly professional and utterly reliable demeanour
A keen attention to detail
High levels of competency with written or numerical data
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Strong organisational skills
An ability to innovate, adapt and think on your feet 

In return, for the right candidate, we offer

The chance to indulge your passion and be immersed in the motorcycle industry every day
A competitive remuneration package
A state of the art office environment
Staff purchase scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Private health care
Free onsite parking

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience 

Please forward your CV with current salary details to: JamieE@demon-tweeks.com or write to Jamie Ellis, Demon Tweeks, 75 Ash Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham LL13 9UG.

NEWS: METISSE STARTS WORK ON NEW FACTORY AND MUSEUM

Metisse Motorcycles has taken the first step in a project to build a new 20,000sq.ft combined factory and museum at its Oxfordshire HQ.

On 27 November brothers Don and Derek Rickman, who effectively started the brand, cut the first sod at a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction.

Work is scheduled to begin on the building early in 2019 and will enable purchasers of new Metisse motorcycles to be able to watch their machines being hand-built, while enjoying a look around the museum, which will highlight the firm’s long and successful history in competition and on the road.

Metisse says the new production facility will allow the licensed McQueen replicas to be built alongside the newly developed 1000cc parallel twin that has been built from scratch and housed in the MK5 frame.

The driving force behind this ambitious project is company owner Gerry Lisi.

www.metisse-motorcycles.com

JOB: MOTORCYCLE SALES MANAGER, LAGUNA MOTORCYCLES

Laguna Motorcycles Limited is a multi-franchise, representing Triumph, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Ducati & KTM across 5 dealerships and are based at Maidstone, Aylesford and Ashford.

Due to the continued expansion of the family run business, it has developed into the largest independent Motorcycle Company in the South East and is a three-time award winner of the Motorcycle News Dealer of the Year, a very prestigious accolade within the industry.

We are now looking to recruit within our sales area to support with our continued growth.  We are looking for a likeminded, positive individual that works well with others and who will embrace a culture that nurtures values, experience and interests within its people.

The successful candidate will develop and lead the sales team to maximise company profits by sales of new motorcycles with associated accessories, finance packages and peace of mind product.

Key responsibilities are:

• Oversee implementation of manufacturers’ standards relating to bonuses for all franchises held at Maidstone and other dealerships excluding Harley-Davidson and Honda.
• Ensure all sales leads at Maidstone are dealt with in a timely manner; ensure Sales Advisors update and use Contact Online and any manufacturers’ lead management systems, so that all leads are followed and commitments to call back are honoured.
• Monitor new vehicle sales to ensure the company stays “on track” and initiate non-discount incentives for sales, liaising with the marketing team as necessary.
• Present current promotions in line with company or manufacturer offers on the shop floor.
• Monitor all incoming correspondence, bulletins etc from manufacturers (excluding Honda and Harley-Davidson) to ensure they are actioned effectively.
• Ensure compliance with FSA requirements.  
• Monitor KPI’s to ensure consistent results across the sales team.
• Initiate and build relationships with potential and existing customer to better understand their needs and recommend appropriate products.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Along with having experience and the necessary skills to deliver the responsibilities noted above, the successful candidate will also need: -

Essential Criteria:

• Have a minimum of 5 years manager experience in a similar role
• Proven history of sales development
• Have a pro-active “can do” and solution-driven attitude for a fast-paced environment
• Be able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Be able to effectively prioritise workload

Desirable Criteria:

• Have worked in the motor industry
• Have a keen interest in motorcycles

Please send you CV to jobs@laguna.co.uk

MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS FOR SALE

Why work for someone else!!

Small family run Motorcycle Business for Sale, established 2004, with large and loyal customer base.

SALES, REPAIRS, SERVICING AND MOT’S

Situated on a busy main road in a popular seaside location.

£49,995 + SAV leasehold
Contact – 07986 574967

www.seabankmotorcycles.co.uk

216 Seabank Rd, Wallasey CH45 5AQ

JOB: ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY at the ACU

Auto-Cycle Union Ltd (ACU) are seeking an Assistant General Secretary

To work at our Head office in Rugby, Warwickshire.

Key Activities and Responsibilities: 

• Undertakes the role of Company Secretary for the ACU and its various bodies. 
• Supports the role of General Secretary, the ACU Chairman and Board of Directors. 
• Stand in as General Secretary during periods of absence of the General Secretary. 
• To assist with the lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of procedures and policies across the allocated range of responsibilities, and to ensure that services are Compliant with any Professional Standards, Statutory Regulations or Requirements as appropriate. 
• Drafts the Agenda for all meetings of the ACU Ltd Board of Directors and drafts minutes of the Board meetings. 
• Drafts agendas for the National Council meetings and Centre Chairmen/Secretary meetings. 
• Coordinates the annual election process for elections to the Board of Directors / Sport Committees and the like. 
• Provides assistance to the General Secretary in the management of insurance related matters and attends regular meetings re; management of Claims with ACU Brokers / Loss Adjusters. 
• First point of contact for all staff related issues and then escalate to the General Secretary if required. 
• Assist with the preparation of and update Conditions of Service for all staff for recommendation to the Board of Directors of ACU Ltd. Liaise with the Board on all Staff related issues. Ensure Staff Contracts are up to date. Conduct Induction briefings for new Members of Staff. 
• Liaises with and is the point of contact within the ACU Federation for matters related to FIM and FIM Europe. 
• Co-ordinate and issue Governing Body endorsements for Migrants and their Sponsors who have applied for a Tier 2/Tier 5 Visa to participate in Motorcycle Sport Competition within ACU Territories. 
• Responsibility for Health & Safety and the upkeep/management of ACU Head Office. 
• Assists with the Coordination of the ACU Awards & Presentations evening. 
• Coordinates the amendments to the annual ACU Handbook / Off Road Course Guidelines Handbook. 
• Drafts the Risk Assessment for ACU Head Office. 
• Provides support to Local Centres / Clubs on issues that may arise locally and provide advice/assistance as necessary. 
• Sanitizes full sets of minutes from each Sport Committee and produces a Precis version to ensure no sensitive (contractual/financial or staff) related issues are disseminated to the membership. 
• Distribute minutes to the ACU membership using the Bulk Email Facility. 
• Draft and update the ACU Child Protection Policy and act as the point of contact for Local Centres/Clubs on any Child Protection issue which may arise. 
• Be prepared to work occasional weekends as and when required (meetings of National Council, Centre/Chairmen Secretaries meetings and to attend Committee Seminars if required). 

Full time post – 35 hours per week (9.00am – 5.00pm). 20 days holiday each year including statutory public holidays. Non-contributory Company pension scheme. 
Salary: Negotiable with reference to experience.

Please apply The Contact email is gary@acu.org.uk.

JOB: SENIOR TECHNICIAN / WORKSHOP MANAGER

Experienced senior technician / workshop manager required

Zenith Motorcycles has been established for over 5 years. We are a busy, successful multi award winning independent workshop in the heart of North London and are looking for a technician / workshop manager to join our team. We have a high standing within the London motorcycle community for quality, honestly and reliability and are looking for someone to grow with us. We are a very unique and diverse business in that we value a team approach to every aspect of the business and although the workshop is busy, we like to keep our work environment as relaxed and friendly as we possibly can. We are looking for not just a technician but someone who can think outside of the box and would like to work within a growing company where colleagues and management work together in constantly improving the service we provide to our customers. 


The desired candidate …

Mot qualified desirable but not essential.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
Experience with main brands such as Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha & Piaggio is essential. 
Able to work as a team & supervise turnover of work. 
Manage a small team of technicians. 
Have excellent customer service & communication skills as we have a very high standard of customer service. 
Full motorcycle licence essential. 
High standard of cleanliness and tidiness.

Salary £22,800 per year, 28 days holidays & pension.

Apply with CV & cover letter to zenithmotorcycles@gmail.com.

JOB: SENIOR MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN

JOB: SENIOR MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN

A senior position with a busy Kawasaki franchised dealer. This job is at Kirkcaldy Kawasaki in Fife. You will spend most of your time on the tools, servicing, repairs, diagnostics of all sorts using up to date equipment, engine rebuilds. If competent to do so you will be managing the work load and distribution among two other technicians as well as admin duties to comply with legislation, manufacturer partners requirements and to facilitate the dealer business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar position; although more inexperienced candidates will be considered.

 We offer a good benefits package including contributory pension scheme, and you will find the area offers cheap accommodation and a very reasonable cost of living. An eleven day fortnight means you know you will have every second Saturday off and can plan accordingly. We are a medium sized business with a strong and friendly team ethic.

Motorcycle licence essential
MOT tester desirable
Some experience in the motor industry essential
Similar position in a franchised motorcycle business desirable
You should be clean and tidy and methodical
Good written and verbal communications essential
Some customer interaction will be required
Salary negotiable and according to experience and ability

Please apply to jo@cupar.co.uk with a CV and covering letter stating clearly why you are interested in this job and why you would make a good candidate.

KAREN NEILL SPEAKS OUT ABOUT ACID ATTACKS AND CRIME

Karen Neill, the London dealer who stood up to thugs she suspected were carrying knives and were threatening to steal her customers’ scooters, has made an impassioned public speech on the impact of motorcycle crime in London, telling the mayor, Sadiq Khan, and central government that they “don’t have a grasp of the scale of the problem”.

“They don’t have a clue that London’s citizens are under attack every single day. We don’t know if, when we go to work, we are going to come home in one piece.

“Our police have been taken away which, as citizens, is something we require. It’s a basic right that there are enough police on our streets to help us when we need them. We don’t have enough police officers trained in professional pursuit of those gangs on mopeds and motorcycles.”

Speaking at a Works Union London charity dinner last Thursday to raise awareness of acid attacks in the capital, Neill of Zenith Motorcycles in Tottenham, continued: “We need police and we need central government to wake up and come out of their bubble of safety and security and see that, every day, working-class people are being held to ransom at knife point, at acid point.

“What will it take to give us help? Who else needs to be injured or killed going about their daily life?

“I, for one, will do whatever it takes and speak out as much as I can to bring communities together and stand up against these thugs.”

She added: “I am doing everything I can within my industry to get people to listen, and unfortunately all Sadiq Khan can say to the Motor Cycle Industry Association is that it’s up to motorcycle manufacturers to make bikes safer.

“We all know, as bikers, that that isn’t going to help us when someone is throwing acid in our face or holding a knife to our chests. It’s unrealistic and it’s so out of touch it’s almost laughable ...

“We need government to give us money to get our police back on the streets and hopefully, as a community of hard-working individuals, we can come together, as we have tonight, and support each other and fight back and get central government to help us because that’s their job and they most listen.”

The full speech can be viewed on YouTube as

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjUxhUhXbTo&t=11s