The Bike Station (Recycle to Cycle) - Refurbishing Mechanic
Deadline: 28th July 2026 at 12pm
Organisation profile: We are a social enterprise and charitable company. Now the largest recycle of bikes in the UK with 32 employees and a turnover of £780,000 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
Salary/ Contract Hours: 28 hours (0.8 FTE) Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027 (with the potential to extend to full time). Salary - Real Living Wage.
The Post
Refurbishing Mechanic is part of the Production team within The Bike Station. The role is designed to support the day to day delivery of our refurbished bike stock for our shop floors, which includes a very varied range of bikes. You will also support the delivery of the Perth Community Hub, facilitating the collection of our free to access bike programme, including Wee Bike Library and assisting with monthly pop up sales.
You will be skilled in assessing and completing high quality work and have experience in managing work and Epos/IT systems.
Responsibilities and Duties
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Assess bikes for refurbishing and servicing and complete required work to a high standard
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Assist with day to day operation of the workshop and community hub maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
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Customer service within the community hub
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External events
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Data input and spreadsheet analysis.
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Other duties as directed by the Production Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum of 3 years' professional experience as a bike mechanic
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A recognised qualification in bike maintenance and assembly
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Minimum of 3 years customer service experience
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Very good communication skills
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Will work independently and as part of a team
How to apply,
Send an Email with CV and Covering Letter plus 2 referees to
recruitment@thebikestation.org.uk