Description: We always need repairers who can fix electrical items, household items and clothing. If you like to mend things, like to figure out how things work and are willing to take a look at whatever people bring in, then we would love to have you. We offer repairs in our George Street shop, and at our monthly Repair Cafes. People book slots in advance (one repair per hour per repairer). Customers sit at a table with the repairer while they do the repair.
Responsibilities: As a repairer it will be your responsibility to attempt to repair the items brought to you to the best of your ability. You are also expected to help the customer understand the process of the repair so that they can learn themselves. If an extra part is required, you are expected to advise the customer what they need and, if possible, where they might find it. It is not your responsibility to source the extra parts yourself.
Skills required: We offer a range of types of repairs, typically falling into three main categories: electrical, mechanical, and sewing. To be a repairer you will need experience in one or more of those areas.
Time commitment: Repairers work both in the George Street shop, and also in our community cafes.
Shop: *Currently the shop slots are all filled* Ideally 3 hours per week but this is flexible. Repair sessions in the shop usually run on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10-1 and on Thursday 1-4. If you’re able to commit to one of these days every week that would be fantastic. Reserve repairers to fill in gaps are also very welcome. We also have some repairers working remotely from home.
Community: Repairers in the community are attached to one of our 10 repair cafes. They meet once a month mainly from around 10-1.
