Bike Mechanic & Field Operative in Canterbury

Location: Canterbury

Working Pattern: 4 days on/ 4 days off

About Us

Here at Beryl, we have a clear vision: to build a better world by getting more people in cities moving sustainably. Our aim is to be the UK's leading micromobility company, delivering sustainable shared schemes to UK communities. As the only B-Corp micromobility operator, we care about community, safety, the environment, and effective design. Beryl is growing nationally, and now is the most exciting time to join our team.

The Role

You will have a wonderful opportunity to work within one of the country’s most exciting bike, e‑bike and scooter‑share providers and maintain an integral role in our operations team. We are building teams across the country and whilst each has a local flavour we will all work to the same standards, job requirements and targets to maintain the same open and supportive culture. Our Bike Mechanic & Field Operatives are responsible for keeping the wheels moving. You will need to be conscientious, flexible and have a can‑do attitude. Most importantly, you will be making yourself invaluable to the scheme and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Ad hoc and scheduled bike maintenance, including but not limited to; Full bike strip downs and rebuilds, minor and major repairs.
• Prioritise personal and workshop health and safety, flagging any concerns directly to senior Beryl management.
• Updating stock control systems to ensure records are up to date.
• On‑street work (Redistribution, e‑bike battery swaps, on‑street repairs etc.)
• Perform rebalancing tasks, which consist of collecting bikes in low‑demand or over‑supplied areas and placing them in optimal areas.
• At all times work to Beryl standards ensuring maintenance and vehicle builds provide safe vehicles to our Customers.
• Follow guidance from senior mechanics for complex jobs to continually improve your skill set.
• Keep accurate service and maintenance records whilst completing vehicle builds and repairs in our App.
• Pass Beryl mechanics’ training and other internal qualifications that are needed to ensure we are all working to the same standards.
• Help to support Beryl’s continual learning and improving by pointing out recurring issues with our vehicles.
• Keep yourself up to date with changes to processes and parts used on vehicle.
• Be a team player, working and helping your local and the wider Beryl team.
• General housekeeping and upkeep of the vehicles, workshops and communal areas.

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience of working in manufacturing, mechanical and/or an engineering front line environment.
• A background in mechanical maintenance.
• Keen interest in bicycles.
• Full & clean driving licence - (Experienced and comfortable driving a medium‑sized eVan).
• Happy to work flexibly with rotational hours.
• Fluency and good communication skills.

What we offer in return

• The chance to build the business and help Beryl on our journey to become one of the biggest micromobility operators in the world.
• 24 days off inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Paid sick leave.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Birthdays off.
• Employee assistance program (counseling support).
• Annual learning and development budget.
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bikes & accessories.
• Tech scheme - discounted technology and home products.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Discounted gym memberships across the UK.

Please note, this position is shift‑based with the working week running Monday to Sunday. You will be required to work an average of 38.6 hours per week over the year period based on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, Monday to Sunday including a 60‑minute paid break per day, with a minimum of 10 hours per day, between 7am and 8pm.

Diversity

At Beryl, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be fairly reviewed for the role without regard to race, religion, sexuality, age, disability, gender identity, nationality, or any other protected status. We particularly welcome people from a BAME background or those who are disabled as they are currently under‑represented in our workforce. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments for this role please indicate this within your application and we will be in touch with you. While upholding the Equalities Act we are committed to continuing to improve our workplace culture and environment. We strive to support all staff and maintain an inclusive workplace, we champion and support mental health and wellbeing activities. We value employees from diverse backgrounds and family arrangements, and have flexible working policies that support our staff in balancing their personal and work lives.

Background Checks

Upon offer of employment, all applicants will be required to undergo background checks. You will be required to complete our Right to Work check, employer referencing, qualification verification and Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Any questions

Please contact HR@beryl.cc