Cycle Mechanic - Part Time

Zedify are looking for a bicycle Service mechanic at our Bristol depot to lead on the maintenance of our fleet of electric cargo bikes and trikes. This is a part time position (2 days a week), which will require occasional test riding of all of our vehicles to ensure roadworthiness.

What will you be doing?

• Maintain a schedule of periodic preventative maintenance on our fleet to minimise OTR issues, as per the national fleet standards and processes.
• Keep effective records of maintenance and repairs made so that these repairs can be assessed and referenced by the depot manager, following central fleet processes.
• Communicate effectively any problems that arise with the bikes to the Depot Manager, and report any concerns.
• Manage the inventory of parts and tools required to maintain the fleet, communicating to the Head of Fleet when stock needs to be replenished.
• Proactively generate and test recommendations to improve the fleets reliability, safety and longevity, reporting this back to the central fleet team.
• Fire Marshall responsible for fire safety in Bristol. Complete fire safety checks, update fire risk assessments, plan for fire emergencies, and provide staff in the hub training on fire safety.
• Train new recruits on how to ride Zedify bikes and trikes safely.
• Comply with all company policies, practices and procedures.
• Actively strive to create a safe and dynamic working environment.

What skillset do you ideally need?

• Creative and methodical.
• Meticulous approach to organisation and cleanliness.
• Dynamic and hardworking.
• Physically fit and strong.
• Comfortable riding a range of bikes in an urban environment.
• Prepared to work unsupervised for long periods of time and able to use own initiative.
• Punctual, trustworthy and very reliable.

Essential criteria - you must have:

• At least 1 - 2 years experience as a cycle/bike mechanic in a professional capacity.
• Ability to problem solve light engineering and electrical issues.
• Good communication with a friendly and approachable manner.
• A positive attitude.
• A genuine desire to help make our cities better places to be.

Desirable attributes – you should have at least some of these:

• At least one years experience in a senior mechanic role.
• A professional bike maintenance qualification.
• Experience working on electric bikes with understanding of low voltage battery systems.
• Experience working on cargo bikes.
• Wider engineering skills/qualifications eg welding.
• Bikeability Level 3 qualification.
• Current first aid certificate.

What we offer:

• Work with a talented team, with regular online and in-person support from our central team.
• Hourly rate of pay of £12.35 per hour with holiday pay & clothing allowance on top!
• A green salary sacrifice scheme for cycling and electric vehicles.
• Access to ONSI for store discounts and employee wellbeing services, including counselling.

We promote equal opportunities and a workplace where each individual can contribute and realise their full potential. By working actively to embrace diversity, we can enrich every discussion and decision at Zedify and bring our purpose to life. Our goal is to help create a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and included, and treated fairly and respectfully.

Just what you’re looking for? Apply today.