NEW JOB
PROJECT WORKER/MECHANIC - EDINBURGH.
Now available as a 4 or 3 day per week post option. Download Recruitment Pack for full details.
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Friday 6th March 2026.
INTERVIEWS: Online. Date/s tbc.
Location: Edinburgh Community Hub.
Salary: £24,591 (pro rata at 4 days pw or 3 days pw)
Hours: 4 days pw (28 hours) or 3 days pw (21 hours) post options.
To be worked: Flexibly and subject to the needs of the project.
Contract: 24 months (extension subject to funding).
This post is responsible for delivering activities within our Edinburgh Community Hub. If you are passionate about bicycles and cycling and have an interest in human rights and supporting disadvantaged groups, then this could be the job for you. You will work on a variety of projects that includes repairing bikes, the co-ordination and support of volunteer bike mechanics, bike distributions, bike collections, and special projects and activities as needed. Your main tasks will be associated with increasing our impact in the support of New Scots refugees and asylum seekers through improving workflow management, efficiency and increasing productivity in the repair and distribution of bikes.
You will have proven experience of working with bikes and a recognised bike mechanic qualification such as Velotech or Cytech - or equivalent bike mechanic experience. Experience of volunteering and/or working with volunteers is desirable. Experience of working with refugees/asylum seekers and/or other disadvantaged groups would be advantageous. A good working knowledge of IT and computer skills is essential. A full drivers license is essential if applying for the post on a 4 day pw basis (not 3 day pw). You will be proactive in the co-ordination and safe delivery of activities and ensure the smooth running of the workshop/hub. You will be an effective communicator with staff, volunteers, New Scots and partners. The post holder will maintain an excellent working knowledge of Bikes for Refugees programmes, policies and procedures, and maintain good working relationships with a variety of external stakeholders and partners.
Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) is a fun, interesting and supportive place for you to grow and professionally develop in the charity and voluntary sector. We are a Real Living Wage Employer. We can offer an attractive package of benefits that includes a 35-hour week (pro-rata), supportive working environment, a fully equipped workshop & office, professional training, flexible working, pension contribution, 38 days (pro-rata) annual leave (includes public holidays), and trade discounts.
If you meet our essential requirements and are excited at the prospect of working in a successful, fun and high impact 3rd sector organisation then we would love to hear from you.
For Recruitment Package please email admin@bikesforrefugees.scot
For further information and an informal chat about the post contact either:
Craig Buchan, Community Hubs Manager craig@bikesforrefugees.scot
Steven McCluskey, Founding CEO steven@bikesforrefugees.scot
Information also available at: - www.bikesforrefugees.scot
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING:-
Forward a (typed) CV & Covering Letter outlining -
Why you are interested in this post?
Why you think you are the best person for the job?
If applying for the 4 or 3 day pw post option. See recruitment pack via Goodmoves.
Email both CV & Covering Letter no later than Friday 6th March 2026
to- admin@bikesforrefugees.scot
THE TYPED CV AND COVERING LETTER SHOULD BE SENT AS ‘SEPARATE’ PDFs (not Word) DOCUMENTS AND SAVED IN YOUR NAME i.e. CV Josephine Bloggs / LETTER Josephine Bloggs.
Please note essential and other requirements. You are unlikely to be shortlisted for interview if you do not meet the essential requirements. In your Covering Letter & CV, you should set out how you meet the requirements outlined to be considered for the post and by demonstrating why you are the best person for the job.