Bicycle Mechanic

899911 · Medium Next-day ready

Career data Verified

Bicycle mechanics assemble, repair and service bicycles. They may also help people select and fit bicycles and parts.

Most common salary $50k – $67k

Upper salary up to $77k

Training 0-1 year

Repairs and adjusts bicycles, and assembles bicycle kits.

Assembles new bicycles that are delivered to the bicycle shop; checks bicycles before they go on sale; services and repairs bicycles brought in by customers; advises customers about bicycle repair options, parts and accessories; may be responsible for updating and maintaining stock such as bicycle parts and accessories; may be involved in sales work and general shop duties such as answering the phone, serving customers and opening the shop; experienced bicycle mechanics may work for regional or national cycling teams on tour.

Works indoors in shops, factories and workshops, frequently at workbenches.
Work spaces will usually be adequately heated and ventilated.
Work sites may be dirty and noisy, especially if constantly working at assembly and repair tasks.
Personal protective equipment including face masks, eye protection, safety footwear, overalls and gloves may be occasionally worn depending on the task at hand.

Typically a light to medium physical demand
Stands frequently on concrete floors and walks about work areas to move equipment and carry out tasks.
Sitting is not required.
Stretches both up and across frequently to weld, bolt, rivet or otherwise join and fit mechanical components in place, or carry out finishing tasks.
Occasionally squats, crouches or kneels for some tasks.
Bending is occasionally required.
Occasionally twists the body or neck.
Occasionally handles welding and general light engineering tools and metals that may damage skin or hands.
Frequently lifts and carries materials, components and equipment.
Repetitive tasks are frequent especially in the use of hands and arms for assembly and mechanical repair tasks.
Driving is not required.
Employees use a wide range of engineering and mechanical hand, power and machine tools.
Mental skills necessary include mechanical, problem-solving and technical skills.

Entry signal Reviewed

No formal entry barrier — can start without prior training. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier No formal entry barrier

Licence / registration No licence required

ANZSCO skill level 5

Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Bicycle mechanic entered via on-the-job learning; no formal pre-entry qualification or licence in NZ.