POSITION: Part-Time Bicycle Mechanic

Muslim Charity; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused workshop in East London is seeking a Bicycle Mechanic to join their team 2–3 days a week. The role involves bike servicing, customer interaction, and overseeing daily operations as a key holder. Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of mechanical experience, a friendly customer-oriented approach, and the ability to manage time effectively. The position offers a competitive hourly pay, staff discounts, and the opportunity to positively impact the community through cycling programs.

Benefits

Staff discounts on parts and accessories

Opportunity for community involvement

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years’ experience as a bicycle mechanic (shop or mobile).
• Confident with a wide range of mechanical work (gears, brakes, wheels, etc.).
• Friendly, customer-first attitude.
• Trustworthy and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bicycle servicing.
• Perform workshop cleaning and maintain workshop tools.
• Act as key holder during shifts.

Skills

Mechanical work

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Job description

TEAMMC Cycles is a vibrant bike workshop and café based in Whitechapel, East London. As a social enterprise, all our profits are donated to Muslim Charity to support its life-changing and life-saving humanitarian projects around the world.

We provide high-quality bicycle servicing, expert repairs, a welcoming café space and a growing cycling club — all rooted in community values.

We’re looking for a skilled and trustworthy Bicycle Mechanic to join our team 2–3 days per week. You’ll be responsible for bike servicing, repairs and customer interaction — as well as acting as a key holder – opening and closing the shop and overseeing day-to-day workshop operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out bicycle servicing
• Perform workshop cleaning
• Diagnose faults and provide clear, honest repair quotes
• Maintain workshop tools, cleanliness, and parts inventory
• Act as key holder on shift: from time to time open/close the shop, handle end-of-day procedures
• Support community-focused events and build relationships with local cyclists

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2+ years’ experience as a bicycle mechanic (shop or mobile)
• Confident with a wide range of mechanical work (gears, brakes, wheels, etc.)
• Friendly, customer-first attitude
• Trustworthy and self-motivated
• Strong communication and time management
• Comfort using digital booking/inventory tools
• Flexibility to work weekends and cover when staff on holidays

What You’ll Get

• £13–£16 per hour (depending on experience)
• Staff discounts on parts, accessories and coffee.
• Opportunity to grow with a values-driven, community-based team
• Involvement in youth programmes, group rides and café culture
• A role that blends bike mechanics with positive social impact

Join us in fixing bikes, building community, and making cycling accessible to all.

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