Bicycle Mechanic

Your mission

We are looking for a Bicycle Mechanic / Bicycle Assembler for 30 hours per week
Location: Ohlauer Straße 42, 10999 Berlin - Social Enterprise Kreuzberg
We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible.
This opportunity is perfect for you if you're ready to re-enter the workforce after a longer period of unemployment. We will support you with patience, providing gradually increasing tasks and training according to your needs, with the goal of leading you towards permanent employment. The position requires that you receive funding from the Job Center under §16e/§16i of the German Social Code (SGB II).
In our bike workshop in Kreuzberg, we sell and repair bikes, focusing primarily on donated bikes to give them a second life.
Your main tasks in our bike shop include:

• Picking up or receiving donated bicycles and assessing their condition
• Preparing bicycles for sale, such as replacing parts
• Inspecting customers' bicycles to identify any defects
• Repairing bicycles for our customers, including tasks like changing tubes or tires, replacing brake pads, changing chains, repairing gears, installing or repairing lighting systems, and more, depending on what is needed

You will have experienced team leaders and an instructor by your side to help you perform your tasks accurately and expand your skills. The position is temporary for 2 years and requires funding under §16i or §16e of the German Social Code (SGB II).

Your profile

• Vocational training or initial work experience as a bicycle mechanic/assembler, or in similar professions, such as several years of experience in social bicycle workshops
• Driver’s license (Class B) desirable
• Basic computer skills desirable (e.g., for time tracking and searching for parts)
• Motivation and strong customer orientation

This opportunity is perfect for you if you're ready to re-enter the workforce after a longer period of unemployment. We will support you with patience, providing gradually increasing tasks and training according to your needs, with the goal of leading you towards permanent employment. The position requires that you receive funding from the Job Center under §16e/§16i of the German Social Code (SGB II).

Why us?

We offer

• A pleasant and family-like work environment in our social enterprise Kreuzberg
• The opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing our young company
• A salary based on the collective agreement for the public sector (TV-L, E2, currently €14.60 per hour) plus an annual special payment
• 30 days of vacation per year

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