Cycle Workshop Coordinator and Mechanic

**The Job - Cycle Workshop Coordinator - Repair, Retail and Events**

**Salary**: £28,080k pro rata

Contract: Full or Part-time permanent contract.

Closing Date for Applications: 7th September 2024

Are you an experienced bike mechanic that would like a new challenge?

We are looking for a **Cycle Workshop Coordinator**to join our small team of bike mechanics and volunteers, to manage day to day operations and the growth of Bike Station activity.

**Overview of the role**:

- Overall responsibility for daily operations in the Bike Station
- Check, undertake repairs and deliver all levels of service
- Work with our Community Cycling Coordinator to deliver our cycling events and activity programme
- Deliver basic cycle repair training

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the Bike Station repair workshop and retail space
- Plan and organise the workshop team’s delivery of bike repairs and servicing
- Ensure the workshop is a friendly, clean, safe and well organised environment for mechanics, volunteers, customers and visitors
- Create a positive bike repair environment where your team feel welcomed and cared for
- Ensure all customers enquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently
- Provide all elements of servicing for customers’ bikes within the range of tools and equipment available including gear and brake servicing, wheel truing, disc brakes and hub servicing
- Ensure prompt ordering of parts and quick turnaround of repairs and collections.
- Work with suppliers to ensure best prices and reliable supply of parts
- Work proactively the creative team to create content for social media
- Deliver cycle repair training and workshops
- Share your passion and knowledge of cycle repair and maintenance techniques
- Implement clear procedures to ensure quality and consistency in the service we provide
- Create an attractive retail environment to bring in new customers and encourage sales of parts and accessories
- Work with the CEO to ensure good financial performance and sustainability of the Bike Station.
- Help to develop and deliver the long term vision for the Bike Station

**Skills/Experience**

**Essential**
- Cytech Level 2 cycle mechanic qualification, or similar training/qualification
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a cycle workshop
- IT and admin skills
- Friendly and welcoming manner with good customer service and people skills

**Desirable**
- Delivering intermediate cycle repair training
- Ride leading
- Social media and marketing
- Stock management

**Station South**

Station South is a destination cycle cafe, bar and urban garden located in the centre of Levenshulme, above the Fallowfield Loop. It’s a beautifully reimagined Victorian rail station, with bike repair and events.

Station South is a Community Interest Company, passionate about cycling and the benefits it brings to individuals, communities and the environment. If you are passionate about getting people cycling, we want to hear from you.

**Where this role sits in the structure**:
The role will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the Community Cycling Coordinator.

**How to apply**

When submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or adjustments during the interview process.

Interviews will take place at Station South, 975-977 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 3NP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount

**Experience**:

- Bike Repair: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/09/2025
Expected start date: 07/09/2025