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Motorcycle Engineer - Personal requirements

Mataaro Motopaika

Skills & knowledge

Motorcycle engineers need to have:

knowledge of motorcycle servicing and repair techniques

knowledge of motorcycle engines and parts

knowledge of basic electronics

practical skills to use workshop tools, machines, and computers

problem-solving skills

good reading and writing skills

basic maths skills

people skills

customer service skills

small business skills, if they work in management.

Tuning a motorcycle with a dynometer

Sam pricing a repair job in the workshop

Sam Richards pricing a repair job

Personal Qualities

Motorcycle engineers should be patient, responsible and alert, with an eye for detail. They should also be quick and efficient, good at listening, and able to work well under pressure.

"You have to be confident dealing with people in this job. You need to talk to the other mechanics, the salespeople and of course the customers."

Sam Rufus - Motorcycle Engineer

Physical Requirements

Motorcycle engineers need to be reasonably fit and healthy as they spend a lot of time on their feet and have to be able to lift and move motorcycles. They also need to have good hearing and good hand-eye co-ordination.

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Updated September 2009

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