Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance Flexible / The Brickworks Salary: Grade 4, 13,400 - 14,050 per annum. 12.85 - 13.47 per hour 20 hours per week Temporary until March 2026 Your role: As a Be Well Cycle Mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance of the Be Well fleet of cycles, the delivery of Dr Bike sessions, the recycling of bikes and to support the wider Be Well team to increase cycling participation. The role will support individuals to make long term changes in behaviour focussing on active travel being the preferred choice for short journeys. The hours are in accordance with the needs of the service, regular evening and weekend work are part of the requirements of the post. A full driving license and use of a vehicle is essential. About you: To be successful in this role you will be required to be flexible, able to work as part of a team, have excellent cycle maintenance knowledge and hold a valid cycle maintenance qualification. We are looking for responsible individuals with a passion to provide cycle opportunities that supports individuals with cycle more regularly and safely. About us: Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. This role is within the Strategy and Innovation directorate and successful candidates will be based within the Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Activation Team. Our team deliver a wide range of walking, wheeling and cycling programmes, with a vision to create a borough where active travel is the preferred choice when it comes to undertaking short journeys. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for TeamWigan. Wigan Council prides itself on equality, inclusion and promoting diversity within the borough and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We invest in training and developing our staff, in a positive learning environment, and aim to be a consciously inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everybody in the community and would particularly encourage applicants from our underrepresented groups to apply. At Wigan, it is really important to us that applicants demonstrate our Team Wigan behaviours, and we do all we can to make sure that everyone feels like they belong. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer If you require an informal discussion regarding the role, contact Richard Smith at Richard.smith1wigan.gov.uk Interview date: Thursday 13 th March 2025 This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: