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The Bike Station (Recycle to Cycle) - Community Mechanic (two vacancies)

 

Deadline: 5pm, 3 December 2026.

Please note we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may fill the roles before the deadline. 
 

Organisation profile

We are a social enterprise and charitable company. Now the largest recycler of bikes in the UK with 35 employees, our aim is a future where everyone has the opportunity for cycling and its benefits, and access to the support, advice and skills they need to keep their bike safely on the road. We refurbish donated bikes, sell them at affordable prices and use the proceeds to overcome barriers to cycling in Scotland.

 

Job Location: Perth , Scotland

Contract Hours: 2 posts at 28 hours Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2028 with likelihood to extend.

Flexible working available.

Salary: Real Living Wage

Reports to: the Community Mechanics will report to the Production Manager

 

Purpose of the Post

The post-holder will have proven skill and experience as a mechanic, along with great communication skills and interest in community based active travel programmes. You will be responsible for assisting in the successful delivery of our communities programme as well as supporting the delivery of our community hub.

You will work closely with the Community Outreach Officers, Communities Manager and Production Manager on a range of activities throughout the year. 

 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Build bikes for our communities bike referral programme 

  • Oversee the distribution of bikes to programme participants

  • Deliver basic bike maintenance training and Velotech courses to participants

  • Act as a mentor for our work experience placements within The Bike Station

  • Assist in the building and refurbishing of bikes for general refurbished bike sales

  • Assist in the collection of evaluation data for our programmes

  • Provide a safe and welcoming environment for participants when interacting with The Bike Station 

  • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of participants in accordance with legislation, and government guidelines

 

Experience

Essential: 

  • Refurbishing & upcycling bikes 

  • Providing  information, advice and guidance to young people and adults

  • Experience delivering training 

  • Experience of working on own initiative, to organise and prioritise work

  • Effective use of ICT within a learning environment, including familiarity with standard Gsuite and Microsoft packages.

  • Driving licence required

 

Desirable:

  • Delivering training in a community setting

  • Work with marginalised communities 

  • Experience delivering Essential Cycling Skills and/or running led group rides 

  • Supporting young people and/ or adults to progress into work or training

  • Cycle ride leader and/or Cycle trainer qualification

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Skills

Essential

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written 

  • Ability to work with a wide range of people and communities 

  • Ability to work flexibly & adapt to changing community needs

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Strong alignment with the values of The Bike Station and the ability to champion these to different audiences 

  • Velotech/cytech bicycle mechanic qualifications or equivalent experience.


How to apply
Send an Email with CV and Covering Letter plus 2 referees to
recruitment@thebikestation.org.uk

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