National Cargo Bike Mechanic - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Zedify

Zedify

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Introduction:

Zedify is shaking things up in the logistics sector by transforming the way first and last-mile deliveries are done.

Our unique system for consolidated, zero-emission deliveries ensures consumers get their items how and when they want, and is helping to create healthier, more liveable cities.

Zedify is looking to recruit an experienced National Cargo Bike Mechanic to join our team.

We're after a friendly and hard-working individual who's keen to work in a small start-up business with great ambitions to transform deliveries in cities.

The role

Our National Cargo Bike Mechanic will be based at our Cambridge depot, and lead the maintenance of our fleet of electric cargo bikes and trikes at hubs around the country.

This is a full-time position, which will require regular travel from Cambridge to other cities in the UK to ensure all of our bikes are roadworthy and serviced regularly.

Pay:
Up to £35,000 per annum plus excellent benefits (see below) and car allowance

Location:
Cambridge, with frequent travel (pre planned travel and TOIL offered in return)

Contract:
Permanent. 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Maintain a schedule of periodic preventative maintenance on our fleet to minimise OTR issues
Keep effective records of maintenance and repairs made so that these repairs can be assessed and referenced by the hub manager.
Regular travel across the country to service and maintain fleets of vehicles in various city hubs (approximately 5060% of the time)
Communicate effectively any problems that arise with the bikes to the relevant team, and report any concerns
Manage the inventory of parts and tools required to maintain the fleet, including sourcing, ordering and testing
Proactively generate and test recommendations to improve the fleet's reliability, safety and longevity
Support efforts to modify and enhance the fleet
Train local mechanics, at each hub, to enable them to carry out routine bike maintenance tasks
Complete fire and health and safety checks with regular inspection of the bike fleets and workshops
Actively strive to create a safe and dynamic working environment

Essential criteria - you must have:

At least 2 years experience as a bike mechanic or similar mechanical engineering
Experience with electrical wiring and low voltage systems
Ability to problem solve light engineering issues
Excellent communication with a friendly and approachable manner
A genuine desire to help make our cities better places to live
Full driving licence

Essential criteria - you must be:

Methodical with an eye for detail
Meticulous approach to organisation and cleanliness
Dynamic and hardworking
Comfortable riding a range of bikes in an urban environment
Prepared to work unsupervised for long periods and able to use own initiative
Punctual, trustworthy and very reliable

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

At least one years experience in a senior mechanic role
A professional engineering or bike maintenance qualification
Experience driving a variety of size vans
Experience working on electric bikes with an understanding of low voltage battery systems
Experience working on cargo bikes
Wider engineering skills/qualifications eg welding
Bike ability Level 3 qualification
Health & Safety experience and/or training
Current first aid certificate

Hours of work:

The weekly schedule is negotiable for this position but a minimum of 37.5 hours per week is required Monday to Sunday and will involve overnight stays where needed.

TOIL will be offered to compensate for travel and nights away.

What to expect from us:

If you are looking for a mission-focused business in a start-up environment then Zedify may be the right place for you.

At Zedify, you have the chance to fundamentally change the way deliveries are done in urban areas and together help create the healthier and more liveable cities of the future.

If you think this sounds exciting, we'd love to hear from you.

Send us your CV right away and tell us why you are interested in this particular position and why Zedify feels like the right place for you.

We can offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, 2 volunteering days, an EV / cycle-to-work scheme, ONSI benefits, enhanced maternity and paternity, as well as a great team culture to work with.

Zedify is a Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident member.