Bicycle Mechanic Instructor

Job Introduction

Sodexo Justice Services is a custodial services company with a reputation for delivering high quality services through its philosophy that everyone can develop and make changes for the better.  HMP Addiewell is a learning prison, with a strong and concerted focus on learning not to reoffend, relevant skills training and employability and we work with all areas of the wider community to ensure residents have the best possible chance of leading positive lives following their release.

The Learning & Activities Department delivers a wide range of educational and vocational activities for the 700 residents and seeks to invest in a passionate, open-minded, patient and innovative instructor to join the team.  Reporting to a Team Leader, the role would suit someone with extensive knowledge and experience in delivering various forms of education in a classroom setting. You should possess the patience and ability to pass on these skills and experience to others in the knowledge that this could help to change their lives for the better.  The position is diverse, thought-provoking and challenging/rewarding in equal measures. 

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

Role Responsibility

Key responsibilities:

• To teach residents how to diagnose problems and repair them using a variety of tools equipment, Inspect, assemble, take apart, repair, and replace parts on bicycles.
• Teach residents how to troubleshoot and test bicycles, ensuring safety.
• Be knowledgeable about the parts and maintenance practices for today's cycles.
• Have a passion for Bikes and cycling.
• Update inventory, service orders, part orders, and bicycle status logs.
• To prepare residents for assessments where appropriate and encourage demonstrable learning outcomes.
• To utilise these skills as means of focusing residents on alternative life choices to criminality.
• To contribute to the preparation of residents who wish to further their education post-release.
• Any other reasonable professional duties at the request of your Line manager.

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

The Ideal Candidate

Skills/Experience Required:

• We need Instructors with previous experience in a training environment or who can demonstrate they have the necessary skills to teach others
• Hold SCQF Level 7 in a teaching discipline – or equivalent. Those without the relevant qualification would be given the opportunity to gain the qualification within 18 months of starting to practise.
• Candidates should have knowledge of the principles and practices of adult education; knowledge of instructional planning and teaching methods; skill in use of assessment instruments; ability to develop appropriate educational goals and objectives and an ability to establish and maintain an effective learning environment.
• Knowledge and experience of working with bikes. 
• A Nationally recognised bike qualification (or willing to work towards with 18 months of being in post)
• Strong organisational skills – both in terms of people and materials
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
• Be prepared to undertake training to become SPS badged
• Flexibility of work: Evenings and Weekends will be required.

Personal Qualities

• Patience and a calm manner
• Ability to adjust teaching style to suit different learning styles.
• Excellent communication and good organisational skills.
• Proficient IT skills and comfortable with MOS package.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Team Player.
• Have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
• Have an ability to communicate effectively at all times through different mediums, including spoken and written communication.
• Experience of instructing/supporting challenging individuals / Experience in a prison environment
• Ability to deliver a range of subjects or courses to learners

Package Description

£26,595 per annum 

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

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 Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check prior to being employed.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence, and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory, and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business. We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

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.