Bicycle Mechanic Apprenticeship

This dual-role apprenticeship combines hands-on training in bike maintenance with experience delivering inclusive physical activity sessions. HDSF is a registered Charity working across Hertfordshire to support all aspects of physical activity. You’ll work toward a Level 2 Bike Mechanic Apprenticeship while supporting HDSF’s community sport and recreation programmes as an Assistant Instructor.

You will be part of the HDSF delivery team as an Assistant Instructor; supporting the delivery of a wide range of HDSF physical activity sessions, developing a range of personal and professional skills to support your future employment. You will be provided with any formal training necessary and will be supported in your role by fellow team members, and the Senior Instructor in particular.

As part of the bike workshop team you will carry out bike repairs and safety checks to a high standard with opportunities for you to learn new skills on the job Work alongside the bike mechanics to diagnose repairs needed - most of the bikes we work on are donated and require a high level of technical diagnostic skills to ensure they are repaired to the highest standards Support the team to ensure the right bikes are repaired in the right timescale to deliver to our beneficiaries Comply with all safety standards for the bike workshop; working in tandem with team members to ensure a clean, tidy and safe environment in the bike workshops Support the delivery of high quality physical activities for a range of service users - current activities include boxercise, cycling, paddleboarding, bellboating, keep fit and fun rings Develop your interpersonal skills to ensure participants have an enjoyable experience and are able to participate to the best of their abilities in the activity on offer You may also be asked to support other team members in tasks outside of delivery sessions such as: sorting equipment, representing HDSF at partner events, providing support for marketing, impact assessment and publicity – this list is not exhaustive

Training:
Apprenticeship in bicycle mechanics Level 2 Remote (but the apprentice will have to attend a training centre to complete Cytech qualifications- Levels 1, 2 and 3) Ongoing in the workplace 18 months for End Point Assessment Functional Skills maths & English if applicable

Training Outcome:
This role is available for the period of the apprenticeship On successful completion, the candidate will be supported into employment using our extensive contacts with a variety of bike workshops across the county

Employer Description:
Herts Disability Sports Foundation is a registered charity working with a variety of partners and in a range of venues across Hertfordshire. We are a relatively small charity (CIO with 7 permanent staff) working to support adults and children in Hertfordshire to participate in recreational sporting activities, with a focus on those with physical and/or learning disabilities. We aim to provide and support opportunities in sports and physical activity that can be accessed by everyone, whether it be through participation, volunteering, coaching or education in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. We offer a fully inclusive service across three key programme areas; Community activities, Bikes without Barriers and our hub for outdoor activities at Stanborough Park. Working with a diverse range of partners (including Day Services, special schools and community groups) and individuals, providing cycling opportunities for young people and adults, community fitness sessions in a variety of locations, weekly activity sessions at Stanborough for young people and adults (including watersports), and holidays session for children with physical or learning disabilities and their siblings. Our activities include cycling, boxercise, keep fit, paddleboarding, bell boating and much more – each activity is adapted to the needs of the individual without any assumptions about what they can and cannot do. A key part of our Bikes without Barriers programme involves providing children and young adults with refurbished donated bikes - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience the social, economic and health benefits of cycling.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday during daytime working hours with work patterns agreed in accordance with training and delivery needs .

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness,Punctuality,Adaptable