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.

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. Please submit CVs by close of Dec 5, 2025. 

Draft & Flow is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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.

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