Bicycle Workshop Technician

Bicycle Workshop Technician

Job Description:

Sodexo have a great opportunity for a Bicycle Workshop Technician to join our team at HMP Bronzefield, Surrey.

Reporting to our Education Manager, the Bicycle Workshop Technician will be responsible for teaching and guiding students learning new bike skills, with the aim to pass their accredited training provided.

The ideal candidate should be someone with a good understanding of bicycles, the ability to deliver on all aspects of bicycle repairs, maintenance and servicing along with fantastic people skills

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

Package Description

Up to £36,190.82 plus £3729.24 London Weighting

37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.

• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Training and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals and parking on site

< ;p>We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

OR (HMP Addiewell only)

Post holders will be subjected to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check prior to being employed.

Main Responsibilities

• Work effectively and efficiently with the Vocational Curriculum Lead to produce innovative and stimulating workshop lessons f or prisoners to encourage participation whatever leve! l the prisoners are starting from.
• Accountability for tools and tool safety.
• To ensure all relevant policies and procedures, such as Security, Health and Safety and Prisoner Welfare, are adhered to and take responsibility of the work area.
• Identify the needs of individuals in classes and groups and develop differentiate teaching methods and resources accordingly.
• Monitor take-up of taught training and progression of learners reporting any difficulties to your Line Manager.
• Attend team meetings to evaluate progress and promote good practice and attend all staff meetings, which will include giving feedback on classes and ideas for development
• Establish a rapport with prisoners to encourage them to take their first steps in learning and achieve the correct training.
• Meet agreed prison targets which will be identified in your PDR and reviewed regularly throughout the year.
• Work a 37.5-hour week full time.
• Undertake duties as required by the Director or Head of Learning, Skills & Employment that will contribute to the effective operation of HMP & YOI Bronze field.
• To take on responsibilities for a designated group or groups of learners.
• To be involved in all processes and procedures related to the selection, interviewing, enrolment, induction and tracking of the bike workshop
• To provide regular feedback to prisoners and to give group and individual one to one support to enable them to achieve maximum benefit from their job.
• T o attend relevant external courses. !
• Maintain the required numbers of prisoners assigned to the task.
• Developing and maintaining the agreed timetable training and work plan.
• Providing relevant reports to the required areas on time, i.e., regime monitoring, wages, wastage sheets, tool check sheets, etc.
• Liaison with, and update progress to line supervisor/manager/senior management.
• Working closely with prison staff to ensure that any ad hoc gardening requirements meet business needs.
• Be flexible to cover other vocational areas when required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Previous Experience working in a bicycle workshop
• Be able to deliver on all aspects of bicycle servicing, maintenance, and repair
• Have relevant experience of carrying out bicycle builds and upcycling second hand bicycles
• Be highly organised
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Prioritise safety in the workplace
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of and commitment to best practice in equalities and diversity.
• Ability to instruct effectively and to prepare relevant materials.
• Ability to teach well, with evidence of differentiation, inclusion, and awareness of learning styles.
• Commitment to developing skills and self-esteem of female prisoners.
• To have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners
• To have an ability to always communicate effectively through different mediums, including spoken and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable personality.
• A flexible and responsive attitude.
• Enthusiasm for the subject area.
• Willingness to innovate and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.
• Ability to operate flexibly as a team member;
• Awareness of and commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and the recognition of diversity and inclusion.
• Every employee will be required to obtain a successful security clearance and CRB check.

Desirable

• Experience of instructing/supporting people with challenging behaviour.
• Experience of working with people from a range of cultural and faith backgrounds.
• Experience in a prison environment.
• High level of organisational skills

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.