Project Worker / Mechanic - Glasgow

  • Part time
  • £22,983 pro-rata
  • On site: Glasgow Community Hub
  • Closing 3rd November 2024


  • Advertised from 21st October 2024
  • 3 days pw (21.75 hrs) – 2 days considered. To be worked: Flexibly and subject to the needs of the project. Contract: 6 months (extension subject to funding).
  • An attractive package of benefits inc. a supportive working environment, training, flexible working, pension contribution, 38 days (pro-rata) annual leave (includes public holidays), trade discounts.

Role

This post is responsible for delivering activities within our Glasgow Community Hub, and across other hubs as required and subject to the needs and demands of the project as guided by the Community Hubs Manager and CEO. If you are passionate about bicycles and cycling and have an interest in human rights and supporting disadvantaged groups, then this could be the job for you.

You will work on a variety of projects that includes repairing bikes, the co-ordination and support of volunteer bike mechanics, bike distributions, and special projects and activities as needed. Your main tasks will be associated with increasing our impact in the support of New Scots through improving workflow management, efficiency and increasing productivity in the repair and distribution of bikes to New Scots.

The post holder will maintain a good working knowledge of Bikes for Refugees programmes, policies and procedures, and maintain good working relationships with a variety of external stakeholders and partners.

You will have proven experience of working with bikes and a recognised bike mechanic qualification such as Velotech or Cytech - or equivalent mechanic experience. Experience of volunteering and/or working with volunteers is desirable. Experience of working with refugees/asylum seekers and/or other disadvantaged groups would be advantageous. A good working knowledge of IT and computer skills is essential. You will be proactive in the co-ordination and safe delivery of activities and ensure the smooth running of the workshop/hub. You will be an effective communicator with staff, volunteers, New Scots and partners.

Application notes

For further information and an informal chat about the post contact either:

Steven McCluskey, Founding CEO - steven@bikesforrefugees.scot

Craig Buchan, Community Hubs Manager - craig@bikesforrefugees.scot

Information also at: - bikesforrefugees.scot

PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING

Forward a CV and Covering Letter outlining -

  1. Why you are interested in this post?
  2. Why you think you are the best person for the job?

Email both CV & Letter no later than Sunday 3rd Nov 24 to- admin@bikesforrefugees.scot

CV AND COVERING LETTER SHOULD BE SENT AS ‘SEPARATE’ PDF (Not Word) DOCUMENTS AND SAVED IN YOUR NAME i.e. CV Josephine Bloggs / LETTER Josephine Bloggs

Please note ‘essential’ and desirable requirements. You are unlikely to be shortlisted for interview if you do not meet the essential requirements. In your Covering Letter AND CV you should set out how you meet the requirements outlined to be considered for the post and by demonstrating why you are the best person for the job.


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