Motorcycle mechanic | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Motorcycle mechanics service and repair motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes.

  • Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
  • Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
  • Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
  • Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks,
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Motorcycle mechanics typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Motorcycle mechanic you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical,
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
47,172 GBP *
per year
13,000 GBP
24,500 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Motorcycle mechanic

  • 47,199 GBP
  • 46,880 GBP
Average salary for part-time Motorcycle mechanic
Average salary for full-time Motorcycle mechanic

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  • 28,042 GBP
  • 47,172 GBP
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Salary over time for Motorcycle mechanic

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 43,835 GBP
  • 45,944 GBP
  • 45,820 GBP
  • 46,974 GBP
  • 52,186 GBP
  • 49,018 GBP
  • 47,172 GBP
  • 45,528 GBP
  • 44,248 GBP
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Future outlook for Motorcycle mechanics

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Very good outlook
31 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
29% chance of automation in the future

Motorcycle mechanic - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Motorcycle mechanic and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 92% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 4% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 1% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills you need in this job. Relevant courses include:

  • Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Competence

You'll need:

  • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • complex problem-solving skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • persistence and determination
  • knowledge of physics
  • customer service skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Motorcycle mechanic interview

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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