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Job Title: Bike Mechanic / E-Bike Technician About Port Port is building the infrastructure for the future of last-mile delivery. We provide electric bikes for rental, used by couriers across London, powered by our proprietary charging station technology and a growing network of urban hubs. Our comprehensive mobility package includes charging, parking, maintenance, and dedicated fleet management software-ensuring seamless operations for riders and businesses. We currently operate in London and parts of Europe and are rapidly expanding across. Join us in building sustainable infrastructure for urban delivery. About the Role As a Bike Mechanic / E-Bike Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our fleet of e-bikes is safe, reliable, and ready for our riders. Working both in our workshop and on the field, you'll be responsible for maintenance, repairs, and quality checks, contributing directly to our mission of sustainable urban mobility. Key Responsibilities Diagnostics of E-Bikes: Perform in-depth inspections and fault diagnosis for mechanical and electrical systems, including motors, batteries, brakes, and control units. Repairs: Carry out safe and efficient repairs on e-bikes and charging docks, including component replacement and system recalibration to restore full functionality. Quality Assurance: Conduct post-repair quality assurance checks to ensure bikes are roadworthy and meet company safety standards. Preventative Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks such as brake adjustments, chain lubrication, firmware updates, and general tune-ups. Assembly: Assemble new e-bikes and retrofit existing bikes with upgraded parts, ensuring build quality and consistency. Field Support: Respond to field service requests for minor repairs or battery swaps, ensuring bikes remain available and operational across all service areas. Inventory Management: Track and manage spare parts inventory, ensuring timely ordering and availability of critical components. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all repairs, diagnostics, and parts usage for internal reporting and compliance purposes. Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and procedures while working in the workshop or out in the field. Continuous improvement: Helping to support continuous service improvements SOP Adherence: Follow Port’s Standard Operating Procedures meticulously to ensure consistency, efficiency, and safety in all technical tasks. Performance Metrics: Work towards achieving daily, weekly, and monthly targets such as including service turnaround times, repair quality, and bike availability Who You Are Experience: Experience of working in manufacturing, mechanical environment and/or have a minimum of 1 year experience in bicycle or e-bike maintenance and repair Technical Skills: Proficient in diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical components of bicycles. A background in mechanical/Electric maintenance is an advantage Certifications: Relevant certifications in bicycle mechanics or electrical systems are an advantage Physical Requirements: Comfortable handling and lifting heavy e-bikes as part of daily operations, including work in varied outdoor conditions. Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and good communication skills Autonomous and Happy to work flexibly with rotational hours Keen interest in bicycles Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a team building a new kind of urban infrastructure - one that makes mobility more accessible, sustainable, and efficient. You’ll work on meaningful, tangible projects with real-world impact, and have ownership over a growing part of our operations. 📍 Manchester, UK ⏳ Type: Freelance/Self employed on a 40 to 48 hours / week (depending on profile and availability). The role offers the possibility to move to a permanent role - Please note, this position is shift-based with the working week running Monday to Sunday. We are open to discuss shift patterns (days and time of day) to adjust to availability 🚀 Are you our next hands-on, detail-oriented, and tech-aware Bike Mechanic ready to make a real impact as part of Port’s growing micromobility team? Join us and help keep our fleet moving!

Job Overview 99P Recycling Limited is one of the leading plastic recycling companies in the UK, with a solid business foundation in the local market and a continuously expanding global partnership network. The company was founded in 2007 in Manchester, focusing on environmental compliance, responsible operations, and customer service. Our mission is to turn "waste into resource" and contribute to building a cleaner and more sustainable circular economy. We are recruiting a Business Development Manager, responsible for exploring new trading opportunities, establishing and maintaining strong B2B client relationships, promoting the growth of our plastic recycling business in the UK, and supporting global expansion at the appropriate time. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in business development, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to provide customized recycling solutions based on client needs and regulatory requirements. This position will be directly involved in the company's commercial development and contribute to advancing both a sustainable future and the company’s global progress Key Responsibilities · Develop and maintain B2B clients in the UK, including companies in manufacturing, packaging, logistics, and large commercial real estate sectors that require plastic recycling services; · Customise plastic recycling solutions based on client needs, including service plans, pricing structures, and compliance support; · Collaborate with the internal operations team to ensure effective implementation of client solutions; · Participate in business development along the plastic recycling industry chain, including raw material sourcing, recycling technology service providers, and policy-driven partnerships; · Represent the company in local industry events and exhibitions in the UK to enhance brand awareness; · Handle daily business communications, contract negotiations, and client relationship management to ensure smooth and efficient cooperation; · Prepare market research and business development analysis reports to provide data support and strategic recommendations to management. · Support the company's continued international expansion by developing and managing overseas client relationships, including those from mainland China and other regions, to drive cross-border cooperation and business growth. Who We’re Looking For · Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Marketing, Environmental Science, Business Management, Finance, or related fields; · Over 8 years of B2B business development experience; · Excellent client communication and business negotiation skills, with a strong ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships; · Capable of efficient cross-departmental collaboration and independently driving project progress; · Understanding of the environmental protection industry; · Language skills: Fluent in English. Proficiency in Mandarin for professional communication will be a plus, as it supports more effective engagement with Chinese-speaking clients, suppliers, or partners, and contributes to potential future expansion in Asia; · Proficient in office software such as Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems.