Cycle mechanic | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Cycle mechanics build, repair and service all kinds of 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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Cycle mechanics typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.

As a Cycle mechanic you will typically work evenings / weekends.

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
20,000 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Cycle mechanic

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

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  • 28,042 GBP
  • 47,172 GBP
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Salary over time for Cycle 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 Cycle 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

Cycle mechanic - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Cycle 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'll find it useful to have a recognised qualification like the Level 2 Certificate in Cycle Maintenance.

You'll need:

  • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • analytical thinking skills
  • customer service skills
  • the ability to sell products and services
  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • problem-solving skills
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Cycle 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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