Bike Mechanic

Are you ready for your Swapfiets adventure?

At Swapfiets, we’re on a mission to make biking the easy, sustainable choice for everyone. We keep our members on the go by providing a high-quality ride including free check-ups and repairs. Joining us means becoming part of this purposeful mission, and working alongside a great team in a fast-paced, fun environment to make it happen!

Your next ride starts here! 

As a bike mechanic at Swapfiets you are an essential part of the growth and continuity of Swapfiets. In this role you will repair all of our original and e-bikes without supervision. You are the expert in making sure our bikes are roadworthy and safe. Besides that, you will also make sure we deliver the Swapfiets quality day in, day out.

How you pedal us forward!

• Repairs, checks, cleans, and fixes Bikes following Swapfiets standards, under supervision;

• Prepares new (E-)Bikes and make them roadworthy and pre-assembles parts needed for bikes;

• Ensures the (E-)Bikes product and repair data is properly captured and up to date in repair database;

• Delivers on the Swapfiets quality promise following the standard operating procedures and the quality controls and audits;

• Keeps the workstation clean;

• Follows process for inventory management of (E-)Bikes and parts to keep healthy data up to date;

• Repairs special tasks like aligning/repairing wheels, preparing stock wheels to be installed, partial repairs for projects;

• Supports the team with preparations, help and cleaning;

The gear you need!

• You have basic knowledge about bikes, e-bikes, cars or anything related;

• You have an affinity with cycling, mobility, sustainability and service;

• Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week on weekdays;

• Understand and speak English and/or Dutch;

• Whether working independently or as part of a team, you always work successfully!;

Benefits for a smooth ride!

• Your own Swapfiets (lend-lease) 🚲;
• An hourly salary of €16.30. 

• Your own Swapfiets 🚲 (lease); 

• Fixed working hours/days. No weekend work; 

• Hospitalization insurance via DKV;

• Group insurance by AG;

• Meal vouchers and ecocheques;

• 35 days of annual leave; 

• Work fuelled by purpose! We offer a lot of responsibility, challenging and dynamic work; 

• Become part of Swapfiets’s fun operation! Our regular team meetings always include food/drinks and a good time, while we also do bigger team events! 

• Learn new skills on the job. No day is the same!

• Training opportunities and growth possibilities within Swapfiets (you can even move cities or countries with us!); 

• No seasonal work – we work all year round!

• A fun working culture with flat hierarchies and a tight-knit team;

Pedaling Towards Inclusivity at Swapfiets! 

At Swapfiets, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity. While we are proud of the progress we’ve made, we acknowledge that we still have work to do to create the inclusive environment we envision. We are committed to continuous growth, learning, and fostering a workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. Join us on our journey to make Swapfiets an even more vibrant and inclusive community!

Are you and Swapfiets still as enthusiastic at the end of the project? Then you will receive an offer to join the Swapfiets team!