Motorcycle engineers work in garages and workshops. They may travel to recover motorcycles that have broken down, to test motorcycles, or to pick up and return motorcycles to their owners.

Equipment motorcycle engineers may use includes:

• hand and power tools


• motorcycle parts


• precise measuring equipment


• welding equipment


• diagnostic computer equipment


• lathes and valve replacing machines


• protective clothing and steel-capped boots


• bike stands


• vehicle manuals and online databases.

Motorcycle engineers usually work regular hours. Some may be required to work weekends.

Motorcycle engineers work independently and in a team. Some have a lot of contact with the public, while others work in businesses that have customer service representatives, so do not have as much contact with customers. They also have contact with other garages and people in the automotive industry such as panelbeaters, specialist repairers, parts suppliers and motorcycle manufacturers.