At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to build and maintain high-performance competition vehicles in motorsport.
- Company: M-Sport UK, a leader in international motorsport engineering.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, health plans, gym discounts, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for travel and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a championship-winning team and fuel your passion for motorsport.
- Qualifications: Technical understanding of vehicles and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers championship-winning programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally-Raid, GT racing, touring car racing and a variety of global customer racing activities. To support our continued success and future growth, we are always interested in hearing from skilled and motivated Technicians to join our championship-winning team across a variety of specialist disciplines.
Whether your expertise lies in Electrical, Engines, Hydraulics, Transmissions, Sub-Assembly, Vehicle Build, this is an opportunity to become part of a world-class engineering organisation where performance, quality and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. These hands-on roles play a vital part in the preparation, maintenance and development of our competition vehicles and specialist systems. Opportunities may involve both workshop-based activities at our Dovenby Hall headquarters and international travel in support of test programmes and motorsport events.
The role responsibilities include:
- Vehicle Build & Preparation: Support the build, preparation and maintenance of competition vehicles and specialist assemblies to the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.
- Component Assembly & Servicing: Assemble, service and maintain specialist systems and components across a range of technical disciplines.
- Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Diagnose, investigate and resolve technical issues both in the workshop and during time-critical event operations.
- Development Support: Assist Engineers and Senior Technicians with ongoing development activities, testing programmes and performance improvements.
- Event Support: Provide technical support at test programmes and international motorsport events where required.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all work is completed to exacting standards and in accordance with technical specifications and procedures.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records, build documentation and technical feedback where applicable.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with Engineers, Technicians and Production teams to deliver world-class motorsport programmes.
We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Essential Criteria & Skills:
- Technical Understanding: Educated to technician level with a thorough understanding of motor vehicles, mechanical systems or relevant specialist disciplines.
- Attention to Detail: Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
- Problem Solving: Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities with a practical approach to resolving technical issues.
- Time Management: Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads and perform effectively under pressure.
- Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Adaptability: Flexible approach to work and willingness to support a variety of projects and programmes when required.
- Motorsport Mindset: A strong work ethic, positive attitude and determination to contribute towards championship-winning performances.
Preferred Experience:
Experience within rallying, rallycross, circuit racing, rally raid or similar competitive motorsport disciplines would be advantageous.
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.
- 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
- Employee assistance programme
- Dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.
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