Motorcycle Technician / Mechanic
Motorcycle mechanics service, maintain and repair motorcycles, scooters and quad bikes. They usually work in garages or workshops, diagnosing faults and keeping vehicles running safely.
Day-to-day tasks
In this role you could:
- Carry out mechanical, electrical and electronic checks
- Follow manufacturers’ instructions for servicing and maintenance
- Diagnose faults and repair or replace components
- Strip down, rebuild and tune engines
- Road test motorcycles
- Advise customers on repair costs and timescales
- Keep service and repair records up to date
- Customise motorcycles to meet customers’ requirements
Skills & knowledge
You'll need:
- Practical skills to repair mechanical and electrical systems
- Problem-solving skills
- The ability to work well with your hands
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- The ability to use your initiative
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Patience and determination
- Basic computer skills to use diagnostic equipment and update records
Industry Qualifications
On the Isle of Man, training would normally involve an apprenticeship with an employer, alongside the general vehicle mechanics apprenticeship course at University College Isle of Man (UCM). This generally involves one day a week at college over four years, combined with practical training in the workplace.
Your employer may also arrange motorcycle-specific, manufacturer or specialist technical training to develop your knowledge of particular makes, models and systems.
A suitable motorcycle licence will usually be needed for road testing.
Further training and professional development opportunities are available through the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).