Join Our Team as a Mechanic/Shop Manager at Draft & Flow!
Are you a passionate and skilled bike mechanic ready for a new challenge in beautiful Highland Perthshire? We're looking for a talented individual to be Draft & Flow’s first key hire, so we’re offering a generous salary of £27,000 for a 32-hour week, and flexible working hours.
This is a unique opportunity to use your technical and people skills to help shape the future of our workshop. Read on and get in touch!
About Draft & Flow
Draft & Flow Community Cycle Workshop in Aberfeldy is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a simple mission: get people on bikes & keep them riding. Our workshop is a welcoming and accessible space where we not only fix bikes but also empower the community with skills through our workshops. You'll work on everything from brand-new e-bikes to well-loved classic commuters, all while helping us build a stronger, healthier community on two wheels.
About the Role
As our Mechanic/Shop Manager, you'll be the face of our workshop, responsible for the day-to-day operations and ensuring our customers get the best service possible to make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality bike repairs and servicing on a wide range of bicycles, including standard and e-bikes, with a focus on efficiency.
- Manage the workshop schedule and workflow to ensure the shop is open during optimal hours.
- Maintain and service our fleet of e-bikes for hire.
- Run the point-of-sale system and manage inventory.
- Collect and record data to measure our social and community impact.
- Maintain a welcoming and tidy workshop environment.
- Be involved in the training and development of our current apprentice, helping to mentor the next generation of mechanics.
- Work with our Directors and volunteers to grow the workshop. While you’ll be responsible for day-to-day management of the shop, our supporting crew will help with tasks like bookkeeping & accounting, volunteers, events and many other tasks - allowing you to focus on the fun stuff.
What We're Looking For
- Cytech Level 2 (or equivalent certification) or relatable experience in a professional bike shop.
- Experience in e-bike maintenance, with knowledge of common systems such as Bosch, Shimano, and others.
- Familiarity with bike shop management software.
- A friendly, customer-focused attitude with a desire to help people from all backgrounds.
- A proactive and organised approach to work.
- A passion for cycling and community.
What We Offer
A working workshop: Our workshop is outfitted with all the tools and parts you’ll need, and accounts with all the major distributors so you can hit the ground rolling with a steady flow of customers.
- Scottish Living Wage Employer: We are committed to fair compensation and are proud to be a Scottish Living Wage Employer.
- A supportive environment: You'll have the full support of our Directors and a dedicated team of volunteers who are just as passionate about bikes as you are.
- Amazing riding: Aberfeldy is a hidden gem for riders, offering access to some of the most incredible road and mountain biking in Scotland right from our doorstep.
- The chance to make a difference: You'll be instrumental in building a hub for the local cycling community, helping us get more people on two wheels.
Compensation
- £27,000 salary
- Flexible working hours (we expect you to work 32 hours over four or five days per week, including one day at the weekend)
- Deals on bikes, parts and accessories
- Continued education for bike maintenance
- This is a funded position guaranteed for 1 year, with the opportunity to continue based on performance.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for our team to careers@draftandflow.com.
Draft & Flow is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
