Annual Salary
£25,000 to £40,000
Average UK salary in 2024 was £37,430
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Motorcycle mechanics service and repair motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes.
Average UK salary in 2024 was £37,430
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: between 8am and 6pm;
There will be
2.3% fewer Motorcycle mechanic jobs in 2029.
As a motorcycle mechanic, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work at a garage or in a workshop.
Your working environment may be noisy and dirty.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course in motorcycle maintenance and repair, which would teach you some of the skills you need in this job.
You can apply to do a Motorcycle Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
This can take around 3 years to complete and is a mix of on-the-job training and learning off site.
You'll usually need:
You'll find it useful to contact a local workshop, garage or dealership to see if they offer any work experience opportunities.
You can also volunteer to work at road racing or motocross events organised by Auto-Cycle Union and AMCA.
You can apply directly to employers if you've got some experience of repairing vehicles or mechanical engineering.
You'll need to:
You could join the Institute of the Motor Industry for professional development and training opportunities.
You can learn more about how to become a motorcycle mechanic from Autocity.
With experience and further training, you could become a motorcycle diagnostic technician, workshop manager or motorcycle MOT examiner.
You could also start your own sales and repair business, or specialise in customised bike building.
You'll need: