Bicycle boost for graduate jobs - graduate jobs

A bicycle firm is opening up more potential graduate job opportunities with the creation of almost 150 new roles.

By 2017, the Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative said it hopes to double in size, with a new five-year plan for development being implemented.

Last year, 20,000 bikes were sold by the firm from half a dozen stores and on the internet.

The co-operative recorded a £11.5 million turnover in 2011, when 160 staff were employed by it.

In five years' time, it is hoped the turnover will increase to £20 million, and that staff numbers will almost double to 300.

Jeremy Miles, managing director at the business, said: "The bicycle business is characterised by a handful of very large players at the volume end of the business with many excellent owner managed businesses servicing local markets.

"Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative has a very distinct profile in the market where we focus on customer service and our brand personality.

"Underpinning the brand is the co-operative structure and values - it is a key asset that will drive our five year expansion."

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