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Community Mechanic - Edinburgh

Community Mechanic - Edinburgh

The Bike Station, EdinburghCity of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

The Bike Station (Recycle to Cycle & Recycle to Cycle Trading Ltd.)

Title : Community Mechanic

Job Location : Edinburgh, Scotland

Status : Hours : 35 hours, Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026 (with the view to extend dependent on funding)

Reports To : Communities Manager

Salary : £24,035 FTE

Additional Info : (Please note this role is subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland check)

Purpose of the role :

The post-holder will have proven skill and experience as a mechanic, along with excellent communication skills and an interest in community-based active travel programmes. You will be responsible for assisting in the successful delivery of Kids Bike Life, working with schools, young people, and their adults to encourage cycling in Edinburgh. You will work closely with the Community Outreach Officers, Communities Manager, and CTRL’s on a range of Kids Bike Life activities throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build bikes for our community's bike referral and free-to-access programmes
  • Service and maintain bikes, including cargo bikes
  • Oversee the distribution of bikes to programme participants
  • Deliver basic bike maintenance training and Dr Bike sessions through the Kids Bike Life project (also occasionally assist our Cycle Trainer Ride Leader to deliver cycle training sessions)
  • Act as a mentor for community-based volunteering or work placements within The Bike Station
  • Assist in building and refurbishing bikes for general Bike Station sale
  • Assist in collecting evaluation data for all community programme activities
  • Provide a safe and welcoming environment for participants interacting with The Bike Station
  • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of participants in accordance with legislation and government guidelines

Essential Experience :

  • Refurbishing & upcycling bikes
  • Providing information, advice, and guidance to young people and adults
  • Experience delivering training
  • Experience working independently, organizing, and prioritizing work
  • Effective use of ICT within a learning environment, including familiarity with Gsuite and Microsoft packages

    • Desirable Experience :

  • Delivering training in a community setting, particularly Dr Bike or Cycle Training
  • Work with marginalized 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

    • Skills :

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Ability to work with diverse communities
  • Flexibility and adaptability to community needs
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Alignment with The Bike Station's values and ability to champion them
  • Velotech / cytech bicycle mechanic qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Cargo bike experience and training

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