Vacancy overview

This is not just a course, it's a self-employed/freelance opportunity and guaranteed interview with employers after completing the course.

1. Must be a resident of Hounslow
2. We are specifically looking to recruit women of all ages and men aged 16-25
3. Must be able to commit to attending all sessions of the 10-day course, from 9am to 5pm.
4. You will need to attend a literacy and numeracy skills assessment at Hounslow House.
5. Must be willing to travel to the Bikeworks West Training Hub in Notting Hill, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (3 Maxilla Walk, London W10 6NQ).
6. Should be eager to pursue a career as a full-time mechanic or consider it as a potential career path.
7. Should have basic knowledge of bikes and be willing to enhance their skills for a full-time career or be passionate about upskilling and transitioning to a mechanic career.
8. Must be able to attend all the dates below:

This is a self-employed/freelance opportunity.  

Participants will receive hands-on training, a City and Guilds Level 2 qualification, and a toolkit to kick-start their career on successful completion of the course.

Applicants need to be willing to commit to a 10-day programme in April 2025 from 09:00am-17:00hrs and travel to the Bikeworks West Training Hub in Notting Hill (W10 6NQ).

DBS check will be done once enrolled onto the course (cost will be covered by LBH)

It is mandatory to attend a one-day introduction course on 15th March before the bike mechanic course starts.

1. You must register with Work Hounslow. Kindly complete the registration form here: registration form

2. A member our business support team will contact you to arrange for you to meet an employment adviser.

3. Your adviser will discuss this opportunity with you in more detail.