Apprentice Motorcycle Technician

Job Introduction

Apprentice Motorcycle Technician – Learn, Grow, and Start Your Career on Two Wheels
 
Location: SuperBike Factory, Macclesfield
Contract: Full Time (38.75 hours/week)
Salary: Apprenticeship Wage (in line with Government guidelines)

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a hands-on role that combines passion, learning, and motorcycles? At SuperBike Factory, we’re looking for motivated individuals to join our SBF Academy as Apprentice Motorcycle Technicians.

Important: You’ll need to apply through the Government Apprenticeships website. We can’t accept direct applications for this role. Just search “SuperBike Factory Motorcycle Technician”  to find the listing.

At SuperBike Factory, our goal is Making Bikers Happy. As an Apprentice Motorcycle Technician, you’ll be learning from the best, getting stuck into workshop life, and working toward your IMI Level 3 Motorcycle Technician qualification – all while being part of Europe’s largest used motorbike retailer.

Join us, and start your journey toward a skilled career doing something you love.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an apprentice, your focus will be learning, developing, and supporting the team while gaining real-world experience. You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and guided every step of the way. Your role will include:

• Learning by Doing: Support qualified technicians with pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), basic servicing, and workshop routines – all while picking up hands-on skills and building your technical confidence.
• Supporting the Workshop: Assist in keeping the workspace clean, organised, and safe. You’ll help move bikes, prepare tools and equipment, and lend a hand wherever needed.
• Training for the Future: Attend on-site classroom sessions and regular college days with our EMTEC training partners. Stay on track with your coursework and use what you’ve learned in real jobs.
• Asking, Practising, Improving: Seek feedback from trainers and technicians, learn how to use diagnostic tools and workshop systems, and keep progressing in both the workshop and the classroom.
• Being Part of the Team: Get involved in team meetings, daily routines, and workplace culture. You’re not just an apprentice – you’re part of the crew.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• GCSEs in English & Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Basic IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Willingness to learn and a positive, can-do attitude
• Great attention to detail and personal responsibility

Nice-to-Haves:

• Full or restricted motorcycle licence
• Any hands-on mechanical experience or knowledge of tools and diagnostics

What You’ll Get in Return

At SuperBike Factory, you’ll join a passionate, values-driven team where everyone has a part to play in delivering happiness. We’re serious about growth – yours and ours.

Working Here Means:

• Being part of a supportive team that lives and breathes our PILOT values.
• Learning every day, developing your skills and confidence in a high-energy retail environment.
• Feeling the buzz of a workshop filled with bikes, stories, and people who love both.

Perks & Benefits

• Netflix Membership
• GymFlex Benefit
• Group Life Assurance
• 15% Staff Discount on Accessories
• Staff Discounts on Bikes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing Support (mental health, legal advice, fitness plans, and more)
• 24/7 Employee Doctor Helpline
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave & Sick Pay

Our Culture

We don’t just fix bikes – we build a culture where teamwork fuels success, innovation drives change, and passion creates smiles. You’ll be trusted to take ownership, encouraged to keep learning, and supported by a team that’s got your back.

Ready to Ride with Us?

If you’re ready to start a career doing something that matters – if you’re ready to Make Bikers Happy – head to the Government Apprenticeships website and apply now.

Important Info:
 SuperBike Factory is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to carry out regulated financial service activities. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment screening, including credit history and DBS checks. These checks will not affect your credit rating.