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Cycle mechanics build, repair and service all kinds of bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on a rota
As a cycle mechanic, you could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work at a store or in a workshop.
You can get into this job through:
You could take a course to get a qualification and some of the skills needed to be a cycle mechanic.
Courses include:
You could apply for a place on a Bicycle Mechanic Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take between 1 and 2 years to complete.
You'll usually need:
You could start as a retail assistant in a bike shop or bike hire outlet. You could then apply for a job as a trainee mechanic if they have a repair workshop.
You'll need good customer service skills, a keen interest in cycling and some knowledge of cycle repairs.
You could study for technical cycle maintenance qualifications offered by an industry body like Cytech.
With experience, you could become a workshop supervisor, head mechanic or training instructor.
You might also become self-employed and set up a bike repair business.
You could work for a sporting organisation, like British Cycling, who employ specialist mechanics to work with the British racing team.