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Bike Packer & Shipping Coordinator
AmsterdamEUR2K+ / monthPosted 3 weeks ago
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Job Description
Bike Packer & Shipping Coordinator
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Amsterdam
Compensation: €2,450 / month
Description
Bike Packing Team Lead (m/f/d)
Location: Amsterdam, close to Ziggo Dome
Type: Full-time
Salary: 2.450 € gross/month + 8% holiday allowance on top
Type: Full-time
Salary: 2.450 € gross/month + 8% holiday allowance on top
About the role
Upway is the leading platform for refurbished e-bikes. In 5 years, over 100,000 bikes have been saved from disposal.
We are looking for a reliable, hands-on leader to take ownership of our packing and shipping area. You will personally pack high-quality bicycles safely for worldwide transport - while building, training and leading a small team of 2-3 people. This is not just a packing job: you will shape how efficiently and professionally our bikes reach our customers.
Upway is the leading platform for refurbished e-bikes. In 5 years, over 100,000 bikes have been saved from disposal.
We are looking for a reliable, hands-on leader to take ownership of our packing and shipping area. You will personally pack high-quality bicycles safely for worldwide transport - while building, training and leading a small team of 2-3 people. This is not just a packing job: you will shape how efficiently and professionally our bikes reach our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Professionally disassemble, protect and box bicycles for safe shipping (using foam, cardboard, etc.)
- Lead and coordinate a small packing team (currently 2–3 people, growing with you)
- Train new team members and ensure consistent high quality
- Optimize packing processes to make them faster, safer and more cost-effective
- Manage packing materials, tools and inventory for the department
- Work closely with the shipping and sales team to meet daily targets
- Identify problems and actively suggest improvements in workflow and logistics
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Practical experience in packing, warehouse, shipping or logistics (bike industry is a big advantage, but not required)
- Natural leadership skills — you enjoy guiding others, motivating a team and taking ownership
- Strong attention to detail
- Physical fitness and enjoyment of practical, hands-on work
- Reliability, organization and a proactive attitude (!)
Benefits
What we offer you
- A key role with real responsibility and leadership from day one
- Opportunity to grow into a bigger leadership or logistics position as the company expands
- A dynamic team of bike enthusiasts
- Competitive salary + holiday allowance + 25 days holidays
- Young and motivated team