Bike Mechanic

First Call Contract Services, Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle maintenance company in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Mechanic to manage a team and ensure the safety and compliance of the fleet. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical operations and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include training staff, performing vehicle quality checks, and managing workflow efficiently. This role is vital for maintaining operational standards and enhancing safety protocols in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a similar industry; ability to train preferred.
• Knowledge of cell phone applications; iOS experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 65lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and lead a team of Mechanics.
• Ensure operational compliance and safety of all vehicles.
• Perform in warehouse repairs from maintenance to electronic part replacement.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical expertise

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Lead Mechanic - Edinburgh, UK&I

We are looking for Lead Mechanics to lead our team of Mechanics while helping to maintain our fleet of shared vehicles in Edinburgh. This role is ideal for mechanically-inclined operations professionals that want to broaden and build their career experiences. Teamwork is at the heart of our operation, as mechanics work together to identify critical parts of our product lines that can be improved and ensure the safe working condition of our fleet.

What you'll do:

• Hire, train, and lead a team of Mechanics while assigning daily tasks as needed and ensuring workflow is efficient
• Maintain a team oriented environment and integrate new Mechanics to the team
• Evaluate and provide feedback to manager on team performance
• Ensure operational compliance and safety of all vehicles by completing quality checks prior to their departure from the warehouse for deployment
• Follow established safety procedures to ensure Lime riders are on the safest vehicles
• Ensure accurate documentation of completed quality checks for vehicles and parts
• Manage battery operations such as inspection, rotation, check in/out, and more
• Support inventory management and organization of tools, parts, and vehicles
• May assist with any level of tire maintenance including changes, inflation, or assembly
• Identify issues and perform small repairs on vehicles in field from brake adjustments to vehicle cleaning to ensure vehicles are in optimal working condition
• Maintain and abide by safety and hygiene standards within the warehouse
• Perform in warehouse repairs from basic maintenance to complex electronic part replacement
• Maximize the number of operational vehicles by efficiently completing tasks assigned
• Safely operate a pallet jack or push cart on a frequent basis
• Additional job related tasks as assigned

About you:

• 1 year of experience in a similar industry; with the ability to train others preferred
• Ability to work various shifts including evenings and weekends if required
• Ability to lift up to 65lbs on a frequent basis required
• An understanding of workforce management to help Ops Management ensure efficient staffing
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new concepts and using new tools
• Ability to use data to inform decision making; and understand KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to make an impact
• Knowledge of cell phone applications. iOS experience preferred
• Experience safely operating a pallet jack or push cart
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform quick and efficient repairs
• Self-motivated with and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage daily tasks
• A safety-oriented mindset, capable of conducting rigorous quality checks
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with team members at all levels