Prison Bike Mechanic Tutor – HMP Fosse Way

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Bikes Beyond Bars scheme: our prison-based bike mechanic training and bicycle refurbishment project.

You'll play a key role in helping men develop practical skills, confidence and qualifications that support a positive future after release. Working in our purpose-built, Cytech-approved workshop, you'll teach cycle mechanics, support learners to achieve accredited Cytech qualifications, and guide them as they refurbish donated bicycles that are returned to the community.

As one of two tutors, you'll inspire and motivate learners, adapt your teaching to individual needs, monitor progress, maintain high workshop and safety standards, and work closely with prison staff, volunteers and the wider Life Cycle team. You'll also contribute to quality assurance, record learner outcomes, and help ensure every refurbished bike leaves the workshop safe and roadworthy.

The role is both rewarding and challenging, supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds, but you'll be backed by an experienced team and have regular opportunities to share learning and best practice.

I know so much more about bikes and I'm so much more confident in myself. I can focus much better and I feel great that I stuck to it and achieved my goal. I now want to work in the bike industry or volunteer for a bike project. - Emmet, prisoner

How to apply

Step 1. Please download the recruitment pack.

‍Step 2. Complete the application form.

For an informal chat about this role email John Russell, our Prison Learning & Skills Manager.

We look forward to hearing from you!