Experienced Bicycle Mechanic
Location: O'Connor in City of Fremantle, WA (with travel across WA)
Employment Type: Full-time or part-time - we'll match what you're after (Candidates with less experience and great potential may also be considered for our pool of casual or contract mechanics)
Why Join People on Bicycles?
At People on Bicycles, we’re passionate about helping communities embrace the freedom of riding a bicycle. We’re a purpose-driven, locally based business committed to sustainability, community education, and providing high-quality bike services. Forget building bikes from boxes: if you have the skills to build bikes - full stop - we want to hear from you!
By joining our team, you’ll enjoy:
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Growth opportunities: Build your skills with ongoing training and development, with potential to grow into leadership or expanded technical roles as our business expands.
- Community impact: Know that your skills and expertise empower people to live healthier and more connected lives.
- Work–life balance: Flexible rostering with respect for your personal commitments, plus opportunities to travel across WA for events and projects.
- Employee benefits: Your own commuter bike. Discounts on bicycles and accessories, opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives, and a supportive, passionate workplace culture.
About the Role
We’re seeking an Experienced Bicycle Mechanic to join our O'Connor workshop. You’ll be responsible for bicycle servicing, repairs, refurbishments, and maintaining our bicycle fleet in exceptional condition. You’ll also help train and supervise staff and volunteers and support a non-profit organisation by building bicycles from scratch.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform bicycle repairs, servicing, and safety checks to a high standard.
- Manage workshop organization, tools, and inventory.
- Provide friendly, professional customer service and keep clients informed on repair progress.
- Assist with the community workshop and support staff and volunteers, events, and school programs (occasional weekends).
- Support the growth of the business with ideas and innovation.
About You
We’re looking for someone who loves bicycles, thrives on working independently, and enjoys teaching others. You’ll bring a mix of technical skill, reliability, and enthusiasm for community impact.
You’ll have:
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Extensive experience servicing, safety checking, repairing, or building 1000+ bikes in the last 3 years.
- Strong mechanical skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- A current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
- A valid driver’s licence and trailer experience a bonus, or willingness to learn.
Desirable:
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Certificate III in bicycle mechanics and workshop operations.
- Cytech technical 2, 3 or e-bike
- First Aid certification.
- Demonstrated experience in customer service or community programs.
Working With Us
Hours: minimum 3, up to 5 days per week (permanent).
Location: O'Connor workshop, Perth metro area, and occasional regional WA travel.
Remuneration: 70.000 - 90.000 pa (pro-rated if part-time), based on experience level.
If you’re enthusiastic about bikes, care about making cycling more accessible, and want to be part of a growing, community-minded business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join us in helping more people discover the joy of riding!
People on Bicycles is a social enterprise aiming to get more people to use bicycles for transport and fun. We work with a range of customers and clients from local governments, business, universities and schools to individuals. We provide a suite of products and services with the goal to get more people to ride a bicycle more often.
