Is being a bicycle mechanic a good fit for you?

Repairs and services bicycles. Fixes brakes, gears, chains and tyres, and adjusts parts so the bike rides well.

What the work involves

Fits and adjusts gear mechanisms.
Fits and adjusts brakes and brake pads.
Assembles new bicycles from their parts.
Fits new tyres and inner tubes.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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