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Community Lead Bike Mechanic

  • Part time
  • £26,250 pro-rata
  • Mainly based at Bridgend Farmhouse in Edinburgh with some work out in the community.
  • Closing 11th October 2023


  • Advertised from 28th September 2023
  • 4 days (28 hours) per week; Wednesday to Saturday. £26,250 pro rata ie £21,000, 4% pension contribution. Contract: Fixed term. 3-month probationary period. November 2023 – August 2024. We hope to extend this with further funding.
  • Holidays: Pro rata to 25 annual leave days and 9 public holidays ie 27.2 days total.

Role

We have a great opportunity for a qualified bike mechanic to join our friendly and dynamic team at Bridgend Farmhouse.

About Bridgend Farmhouse

Bridgend Farmhouse is a community-owned hub set within a restored farmhouse with a focus on wellbeing, collective care, healthy living, sustainability and ecological responsibility. We promote access to healthy, affordable food, time in nature, crafts, outdoor activities and practical tools for developing resilience within our local and wider community. We are welcoming, participatory, inclusive and innovative. Please see The Story of Bridgend Farmhouse and Bridgend Farmhouse is Open.

Cycling Developments at Bridgend Farmhouse

The Bridgend Farmhouse has always been passionate about cycling. We have an existing Bike Workshop and a soon to be completed Bike Barn. We host a social enterprise (‘A wee pedal’) dedicated to cycling activities and led rides and we have a direct connection to a network of cycle routes via Craigmillar Park. We have recently been given funding through Paths for All, Cycling Scotland and City of Edinburgh Council to support our cycling operation.

The Role

Our new Community Lead Bike Mechanic will oversee our bike refurbishment programme, refurbishing bikes for sale or matching them with people in our local community as well as some bike maintenance and servicing. The role involves training and support of volunteers / individuals on skills development placements, coordinating the rotas of our sessional bike staff and networking in the local community in order to share practice and promote access to our cycling initiatives. The person in this role will be motivated and organised, a qualified bike mechanic, have demonstrable experience of providing staff or volunteer support and will have a commitment to engaging with people who may previously not had access to cycling due to cultural or economic barriers, lack of skills or confidence.

Requirements for the role

• Qualified Bike Mechanic – Velotech gold or equivalent as a minimum.

• A passionate belief in the benefits of cycling and active travel.

• Experience of bike refurbishment.

• Experience of matching people with a suitable bike to meet their needs.

• Knowledge of cycling industry / community.

• High level of project coordination, organising and delivery skills.

• Excellent team worker.

• Flexible self-starter.

• Excellent communication skills.

• IT knowledge and experience to include Microsoft Office Applications.

• Enthusiasm for making a difference to the lives of disadvantaged people.

• Experience of providing support and training to staff and / or volunteers.

• A commitment to playing a part in the success and ongoing development of our Cycle Operation.

Responsible to: Active Travel and Facilities Coordinator and Bike Operation Planning Group

Please see attached Job Description or see the role on the Bridgend Farmhouse website.

Application notes

Please submit a cover letter and CV to:Bike Operations,Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH16 4TEor email your cover letter and CV toadmin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

Your cover letter should specifically relate to the person specification, highlighting how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role.

Closing Date for applications: Wed 11th October 2023

Interviews: week beginning 16th October 2023

Sessional Bike Mechanics are also being recruited:we are also interested in hearing from qualified bike mechanics interested in joining our pool of weekend Sessional Bike Mechanics and would also


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