Cycle mechanic
Build, repair and service all kinds of bicycles. Fix bikes for your customers and do repairs at cycling events.
Also known as: bike mechanic
About the job
Salary
Source: LMI for All
Weekly
£570
Average
Monthly
£2,470
Average
Yearly
£29,640
Average
8,500
people are currently employed
Low growth
200 fewer jobs in 5 years
These figures refer to this job and similar ones with comparable skills and qualifications. They only apply to Scotland. Source: Oxford Economics
What it's like
You would build, repair and service all kinds of bikes. You’d talk to your customers about any problems with their bicycle, identify the faults and decide what repairs are needed.
You would:
Investigate problems with a bike and discuss solutions with the customer
Estimate the cost of repairs and give quotes
Do routine bike services and safety checks
Carry out repairs and replace parts
Clean, degrease and lubricate bike parts
Give advice to customers on cycles and cycling
Order bike parts and keep a log of stock
Liaise with suppliers and dealers
Take bookings for repairs and process paperwork
You might also build a bike from scratch to a customer’s specification.
At cycling race events and charity bike rides you could do repairs and give technical support if any problems arise.
Hours
Environment
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- understanding
- attention to detail
- developing a plan
- taking initiative
- time management
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Getting in
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Engineering Science
Practical Craft Skills
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There are no set entry requirements to enter this role. Most employers value a good general education.
Recognised industry qualifications such as Cytech certification.
Qualifications that demonstrate practical mechanical, engineering such as City & Guilds Introductory Qualifications in Vehicle Systems, Body and Paint Maintenance and Cycle Mechanics (SCQF level 3).
Customer service and ICT or business qualifications may also be of value.
SQA Cycling Awards (SCQF level 1/2) can offer a helpful introduction to cycle maintenance.
Qualifications in cycle coaching may also be useful such as SQA Mountain Biking qualifications (SCQF levels 4-6).
Knowledge and experience working with bikes.
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