Cycle Mechanic

Typical Salary

£20,000 To £30,000

Typical Hours

42 to 44 a week

evenings / weekends on shifts

How To Become a Cycle Mechanic

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
specialist private training courses

College / University

You'll find it useful to have a recognised qualification like the Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Maintenance.

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You could get into this job through a bicycle mechanic intermediate apprenticeship.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

You could start as a retail assistant in a bike shop and apply for a role as a trainee mechanic. Your employer may pay for your training.

Other Routes

You could study for technical cycle maintenance qualifications offered by Cytech.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
analytical thinking skills
customer service skills
the ability to sell products and services
knowledge of engineering science and technology
problem-solving skills
the ability to work well with your hands
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

building a bike from scratch to a customer’s specification
identifying problems with a bike and discussing solutions with the customer
estimating the cost of repairs and giving quotes
carrying out a bike service and safety check
carrying out repairs and replacing parts
cleaning, degreasing and lubricating bike parts
giving advice to customers
ordering bike parts and keeping a log of stock
taking bookings for repairs and processing paperwork
liaising with suppliers and dealers
attending cycling events to provide repairs and technical support

Working Environment

You could work in a workshop or at a store.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

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Tips & Information

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