Annual Salary
£18,000 to £30,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Motorcycle mechanics service and repair motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: between 8am and 6pm;
There will be
4.1% fewer Motorcycle mechanic jobs in 2027.
In your day-to-day duties 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, which would teach you some of the skills you need in this job. Relevant courses include:
You'll usually need:
You can complete an advanced apprenticeship as a motorcycle technician.
This usually takes around 36 months to complete as a mix of on the job learning and study.
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
You'll find it useful to contact a local workshop or garage for work experience.
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 mechanical engineering or repairing vehicles.
You'll need to:
You could join the Institute of the Motor Industry for professional development and training opportunities.
You can find out more about becoming a motorcycle mechanic from Autocity.
You could become a motorcycle diagnostic technician, workshop manager or train for a career as a motorcycle MOT examiner.
You could also start your own sales and repair business or specialise in customised bike building.
You'll need: