Salary guide
Bike Mechanic
- Average salary
- £18,000 – £28,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- Over 3 million bikes are sold in the UK each year
Other names this job is known by
- Cycle Technician
- Bike Repairer
Key responsibilities
- Repair and service bicycles
- Assemble new bikes and fit accessories
- Advise customers on maintenance and upgrades
- Order and manage parts and stock
Skills and qualifications required
- Cycle maintenance apprenticeship or Cytech qualification
- Mechanical skills
- Customer service
- Experience in bike shops
- IT and record-keeping skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Mechanic
- Workshop Manager
- Shop Owner
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Study design technology or mechanics
- Complete a cycle maintenance apprenticeship or Cytech course
- Gain experience in bike shops
- Progress to senior or management roles, or open your own business
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