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Is being a motorcycle mechanic a good fit for you?

Finds faults in motorbikes, scooters, mopeds and dirt bikes, then repairs or overhauls them.

What the work involves

  • Fits, balances, changes and checks the condition and pressure of tyres.
  • Replaces faulty parts using hand tools, presses and power tools.
  • Takes engines apart and repairs or replaces faulty parts like generators and carburettors.
  • Connects test panels to engines and measures electrical output, ignition timing and other performance signs.

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.
OrganisingSome. 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.
  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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