Junior Transmissions Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re now offering a unique and exciting opportunity for a Junior Transmissions Technician to join our world-class motorsport team. This opportunity is ideal for an individual looking to kick start their career with a passion for motorsport and mechanical systems – eager to learn and develop in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

You will be responsible for the preparation and assembly of high-performance gearboxes, differentials, and drivetrain systems, ensuring that all our products meet the highest industry standard. Driven and with levels of attention to detail, you will have the flexible approach to work and take pride in getting the job done right – applying a high standard of workmanship as our competition cars tackle some of the world’s most challenging terrain.

The role responsibilities include:

• Assist in the strip, inspection, rebuild and testing of high-performance gearboxes, differentials, and related components.

• Building transmissions units from technical drawings and following the build procedures.

• Work with precision components to exacting tolerances.

• Support the preparation of parts for testing and competition use.

• Use specialist tools and workshop equipment safely and efficiently.

• Learn to diagnose faults and help develop solutions alongside experienced technicians.

• Responsible to keep all build documents filled and up to date.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Strong interest in motorsport and mechanical engineering or automotive systems.

• Practical skills and a methodical approach to hands-on tasks.

• A willingness to learn, take direction and work as part of a collaborative team.

• Good attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.

Preferred Experience:

• A relevant qualification in motorsport, automotive, or mechanical engineering (e.g. apprenticeship, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent).

• Previous workshop or hands-on experience (even as part of education, work experience, or hobby projects).

WHY US

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 19th September

Job Reference: WTRA250814