Sub Assembly Technician - Jaguar TCS Racing in Kidlington

Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance.

An opportunity has arisen for a Sub Assembly Technician to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

Assemble and disassemble gearboxes, uprights, suspension hardware and other mechanical components for service and rebuild, whilst recording part and serial numbers and tracking service and assembly history.

• Assemble and disassemble gearbox, upright, suspension, steering, cooling, hydraulic and any other assemblies as required, using supplied technical drawings and build documents.
• Carry out first build of assemblies for R&D, rig and vehicle tests.
• Carry out servicing of assemblies in line with component service limits whilst ensuring lifing software is updated as necessary.
• Carry out last minute component reworks, using hand tools / fabrication tools as required.
• Use computer based software to ensure service and lifing records are recorded accurately and promptly.
• Liaising with the Workshop Manager, Chief Mechanics and the Parts Co-ordinator, ensure planned vehicle hardware is available for car assembly as per agreed schedules.
• Take ownership of the sub assembly workshop, ensuring the tooling and equipment within is serviced and maintained correctly and ready for use at all times.
• Follow defined HSE policy both trackside and at the factory to ensure safe operation day to day of the car at all times (safety checks, signage, PPE etc).
• Be confident using precision tools such as assembly insert tooling, torque wrenches, verniers, damper jigs etc.
• As one of the team technicians, be able to step up to build / repair cars and other team equipment as and when required.
• On occasion be able to attend test / race / rig / PR events both within the UK and abroad.
• Record / highlight faults to design and engineering as necessary.
• Assist in the packing of air freight / trucks as required.
• Follow and enforce defined HSE policy to ensure safe operation day to day of the car at all times (safety checks, signage, PPE etc).
• Assist in Identifying ways to improve the department and personnel performance.
• Maintain positive relationships with all other factory departments and company personnel.
• Maintain high standard of staff and department presentation.
• To be able to work under their own initiative when necessary.
• To have a ‘can do’ proactive attitude day in day out and proactively support others to complete their tasks.
• Complete tasks within agreed time frames.
• On occasion, work outside of ‘normal’ hours.

• At least 2 years’ experience assembling race car sub-assemblies.
• Must be familiar with gearbox and upright assemblies.
• Experience with race car hydraulic systems would be advantageous.
• Comfortable dealing with varying workloads.
• Confident with Microsoft Office suite (Excel / OneNote / Word).
• Full UK driving license.

To embrace and take part in any training that the company may request. Look for ways to improve personal performance and feedback to direct reports. Implement the company’s Health & Safety policy.

• Bonus scheme.
• Aviva Pension.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection.
• Electric Car Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year.
• Childcare Benefits.
• Free on-site 24/7 gym access at HQ and discounted national memberships.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.