Join our team
Join the Bikeworks team
Bikeworks is a not-for-profit social enterprise using cycles as a tool for good.
Across London, our team is out in parks, schools, community spaces, workplaces and events, widening access to cycling through Bikeability, All Ability, specialist cycles, Dr Bike, cycle mechanics, e-mobility, cargo cycle training and team building.
This is practical, people-focused work. Our instructors, mechanics and facilitators teach riders, maintain cycles, guide groups, work with specialist equipment and create more ways for people to experience cycling.
We believe everyone should have access to cycling – for physical activity, wellbeing and connectivity – between people and place.
If you have experience in cycling, cycle instruction, cycle mechanics or group facilitation, and want your work to widen access to cycling, we would like to hear from you.
What we deliver
All Ability Clubs, Events and Programmes
Bikeworks delivers All Ability cycling through regular clubs, one-off sessions, schools, holiday programmes, community settings and events across London.
Our specialist cycle fleet includes adapted cycles and side-by-side cycles, enabling more people to cycle in a way that works for them.
All Ability delivery is led by qualified Bikeability Instructors. Instructors joining this area of work receive Bikeworks All Ability CPD, covering our specialist cycle fleet, inclusive delivery approach and the Bikeworks Way.
Primary and Secondary School Cycle Training
We deliver Bikeability and cycle skills training in primary and secondary schools, including Bikeability Levels 1, 2 and 3, SEND schools and tailored school-based delivery.
One to One, Group and Family Cycle Training
We deliver cycle training for individual riders, groups and families, using the National Standard for Cycle Training as the foundation, and Bikeability where the programme applies.
Sessions are shaped around the rider, the journey and the riding environment, from learning to ride and basic cycle control through to road riding, junctions, route planning and everyday journeys.
This includes training for adults, children and families, alongside community sessions commissioned by councils, housing associations, health partners and local organisations.
E-Cargo, E-Cycle and E-Scooter Training
We deliver practical e-mobility training for individuals, workplaces and partner organisations. This includes e-cycle, e-cargo and e-scooter training, with a focus on handling skills, rules of use, journey planning and real journeys.
Cycle Mechanics
Our mechanics deliver Dr Bike sessions, maintenance checks, pop-up cycle clinics, beginner and intermediate maintenance courses, accredited mechanics training and bike building activity.
Team Building
Our team building activity brings workplaces together through practical cycle-based experiences, including bike building. The cycles are then gifted through community partners, widening access to cycling for people who may not otherwise have access to a bike.
Cycle Connect
Cycle Connect uses side-by-side e-assist cycles to widen access to active travel for people who may not be able to cycle independently.
Bikeworks Cycle Pilots ride with passengers for local journeys, appointments, fresh air, conversation, community activities and time outside. We also take Cycle Connect to public events, giving people the chance to experience cycling as an accessible active travel option focused on access, equity and participation
Join Our Journey
Find the role or training route below that fits your experience.
Join our team as our Lead Cycle Mechanic:
We are recruiting a Lead Cycle Mechanic. This is an exciting opportunity to use your mechanical expertise to maintain our fleet of specialist and adaptive cycles, while seeing the direct impact of your work in the community.
You can find the full job description, including how to apply, here.
Please reach out to recruitment@bikeworks.org.uk if you have any questions.
Become a freelance Cycle Mechanic in Cambridge:
We are looking for a freelance Cycle Mechanic to join our team delivering Dr Bike sessions at the University of Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver hands on work and see your impact in the community. You can find the job description here.
Please email mechanics@bikeworks.org.uk.
Become an All Ability instructor:
No cycling qualifications are required to become an All Ability Instructor, just a passion for cycling and an interest in engaging with a variety of people who are less likely to have access to cycling. Bikeworks’ All Ability Clubs are a great place to start your Bikeworks journey. Take a look at the role here and use the ‘I’m interested’ button below to apply.
Routes to becoming a cycle instructor:
I am a qualified cycle instructor
If you have a qualification (1st4sport) you will join our pool of Bikeability Qualified Instructors, which means you can deliver:
- One-to-One, Group & Family
- Schools | Primary, Secondary and SEN
With additional training from Bikeworks you can also deliver:
- All Ability Clubs across London
- Cargo & E-scooter training
Take a look at the role here and use the button below to apply.
I’m interested in becoming a cycle instructor
If you have the interest and transferable skills for the role. You can start your journey with Bikeworks. We deliver off-road inclusive cycling sessions at Park locations across London.
Our free-to-access sessions provide cycling opportunities to disabled people, people with health conditions and carers.
If you are a competent and confident cyclist, with an interest in engaging people less likely to access cycling, Bikeworks’ All Ability Clubs are a great place to start your journey. Take a look at the role here and use the button below to apply
Want to join the electric revolution?
I’m interested in being an e-scooter and e-cycle instructor
Bikeworks delivers E-scooter and E-cycle training sessions across London and beyond. Take a look at the role description here and use the button below to apply.
Routes to becoming a cycle mechanic
I want to be a cycle mechanic
To start your journey as a Cycle Mechanic Bikeworks offers a range of part time and full time courses delivered in east and west London. Including the Level 2 Cycle Mechanics City & Guilds qualification. This accredited 10-day course provides an industry standard qualification for professional mechanics.
I’m a qualified cycle mechanic
Bikeworks delivers an exciting portfolio of cycle maintenance and mechanics work across London and the surrounding areas. Including Dr Bike, Fleet Maintenance, Build a Bike, and Cycle Maintenance Classes.
We are currently hiring for freelance mechanics, especially West London based. Take a look at the job description and role here.
Send your CV and any other relevant documents to mechanics@bikeworks.org.uk
Team Building
This is a fun and unique job.
Every event is different, working with corporate clients and others to deliver fun and engaging activities that deliver a ton of social and environmental impact.
From small groups of 20 up to large groups of 200, our biggest event so far has been 400. Team Building events not only support Bikeworks as a social enterprise, the cycles are gifted to the community to increase access to cycling. The role is incredibly rewarding and definitely not boring!
More details on the activities can be found here. Take a look at the role here and send us an email letting us know why you’re interested to: team.building@bikeworks.org.uk