Bicycle Mechanic Apprenticeship

Clapham Cycle is an independent bike shop near Clapham Junction, established in 2021. We sell, service and repair bicycles, including Brompton and Merida, and offer a friendly team environment with opportunities to develop practical workshop skills.

Minimum 30 paid hours per week, including apprenticeship training. Flexible working pattern Monday - Saturday, to be agreed. Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 6.30pm; Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm. One hour of unpaid breaks per working day, including lunch. Sundays closed. 30 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Interest in bicycles and practical work; willingness to learn; reliable, careful and customer-focused. Basic IT confidence for shop systems and online apprenticeship learning; extensive experience is not required. Previous bicycle maintenance experience is welcome. Able to undertake practical workshop tasks and handle bicycles and components safely, with appropriate support and reasonable adjustments.

The shop is near Clapham Junction station. This is practical workshop work involving standing and handling bicycles and components with appropriate guidance. Attendance at a training centre will be required for parts of the apprenticeship.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Potential progression to a full-time employment contract, senior mechanic roles and management roles, subject to successful completion, performance and business needs.