[Closed] Bike mechanic qualifications ?

think perhaps most employers are looking for Cytech trained mechanics... http://www.thecyclingexperts.co.uk/cytech/

Cytech is generally the one asked for.

Hi guys, already checked the cytech site but I can't afford those course costs,thanks anyway.

My mate works for ATG training, doing Cytech. I'm sure he said something about people in England (and working for a bikedhop I guess) can get a grant towards it. I can get you his Email if you want.

Just try to get a job and with any luck after a while your employer may put you through the course. The alternative is the C&G course.

Best time go get in is the spring, unfortunately many bike shops are entering a quieter period so may be less like to be hiring, give it a go though. Best time to start writing letter / filling in forms late feb / early march. Shops are looking for staff to get trained up ready for the busy summer season. You will probably start off mainly building bikes. I typed up a cover letter to go with my CV and explained that although my CV was not that relevant I had been building bikes for years, worked on my own car, done labouring, built wheels for people so show that I had mechanical aptitude. It worked and I got a job. Not working in a bike shop now but I hope that helps Good luck.

second TheBrick, experience is gold dust.

if you dont mind me asking what the salary average for bike mechanics roughy?

Biscuits.

...and tea. Don't forget the tea.

And a few beers now & then.

I'm a self taught bike mechanic working in a LBS, I've been repairing bikes for 20 years, as a kid I broke it = I fixed it.

I have asked about relevant qualifications, the gaffer thinks that in my case it'd be a waste of time, I'd still like to have them though.

I'd been a long time customer of my LBS, popped in to pick up some parts, walked out with a job

Salary for most LBS Spanner monkeys is not usually much above minimum wage. Bloody good job I like [s]biscuits[/s] bikes