Job Description

On-Street Operative - Leeds City Bike Scheme

Salary: 26,000-27,500 40 Hrs Week. 5 over 7

Do you want to join an exciting industry bringing a positive social and environmental impact?

Do you want to join our rapidly expanding UK team and be part of our growth from an early stage?

Have you got transferable skills from the bicycle retail/workshop industry or other fleet, logistics and/or engineering experience?

Do you want to work with a great team, gain additional accreditations and training with opportunities to further your career?

Then we have just the job for you!

About Velogik

Velogik UK, is part of the Velogik Group. Our mission is simple, to keep bicycles (and other forms of micromobility) moving. We place positive social and environmental impact at the forefront of what we do; that's why we're a Certified B Corporation as well as France's largest micro mobility fleet management and maintenance company.

We're responsible for keeping over 60,000 assets moving, including, the Velib Bike Share Scheme in Paris and Scotland's largest bike share scheme in Glasgow. We are growing rapidly in France and the UK with a vision to be the largest micro mobility fleet management and maintenance company in Europe.

We are looking for a full time Bicycle Technician for our Leeds operation, to work on Leeds City Bike Scheme; Yorkshire's largest bike hire scheme.

What you'll get up to as an On-Street Operative

You will be part of a team responsible for the distribution and servicing of the Leeds City Bikes Scheme. You will strive to get bikes and their users on the move, measured against agreed KPI's, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations. To achieve this, you will shuttle bikes from our hub using our fleet of electric vans and distribute to docks around the city.

You will be a conscientious, hard-working, and dedicated individual who appreciates quality and attention to detail, taking responsibility for your own workload but also work as part of a highly efficient team.

Whilst full training will be given, you should understand basic bicycle maintenance. We also look for those with a passion for everything cycling, together with the social, health and wellbeing and, environmental impact of it.

For the right people, there are also opportunities to grow in the company as well as work on exciting projects across the UK and France.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Carry out bicycle distribution from our hub, maintenance of on street assets, bicycle rebalancing & basic maintenance.

Ensure all bikes are maintained to a very high standard.

Log repairs and maintenance of the bikes on a smartphone via digital tools/platforms and service applications, keeping log of all work carried out on the bicycles.

Ensure your vehicle, equipment and tools are maintained to a high standard.

Adhere to all Health & Safety procedures and protocols.

Reports directly to the Hub Manager.

Present a professional image of Velogik at all times.

Ensure all Velogik clients and business activities receive an excellent level of customer service.

Assist with all other Velogik operations and activities as reasonably required to fulfil the needs of the business. This may include workshop and on street activities, distribution tasks, offsite maintenance, attending events and Dr Bike workshops.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

A basic knowledge of bicycle mechanics, even as a hobbyist.

UK Driving Licence (You will be driving an electric van)

Experience and adherence to Health & Safety procedures and protocols.

Knowledge and/or experience of environmental and social impacts of a business.

Good local knowledge of the Leeds City Centre and surrounding area.

A great personality and attitude to work!

FURTHER JOB DETAILS

July 2025 start date

5 day week / 40 hours per week full-time position

BENEFITS

We know that everyone has different priorities at different stages of their lives, so we offer a range of rewards and benefits. As well as holiday, you can expect to enjoy:

Fantastic trade prices on bicycles and equipment

Opportunity for travel to and work across the UK and France

Full uniform

Employee assistance programme offering free, independent, confidential support and counselling

The Velogik family is committed to a recruitment process that actively encourages people from all communities to apply for posts. All we ask is that you have the skills required and the right to live and work in the UK.

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV and cover letter to:

recruitment@velogik.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-27,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free or subsidised travel On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

8 hour shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds, LS12 6DN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025
Reference ID: On-Street Operative (Leeds)
Expected start date: 04/08/2025