Parts Assistants in Cockermouth

M-Sport UK is a world‑leading motorsport engineering company, responsible for designing, building, and running high‑performance competition cars for global motorsport events. We are now looking for two Parts Assistants to join our Engines and Electrical departments and support our busy production teams. As a Parts Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our technicians have the right components at the right time. You’ll work in a clean, professional environment supporting either our Engines or Electrical departments. This is a great opportunity for candidates local to the area who are organised, reliable, and interested in contributing to the success of our team – no previous motorsport experience required. This role would suit school leavers, career starters, or returners to work.

The role in the Electrical department can be filled on a full or part-time basis and a flexible approach to hours can be considered for the right candidate. The role and responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate records of stock levels, part usage, and documentation.
• Support technicians and department head with the availability of required components.
• Ensure all parts are prepared and dispatched on time for events and test programmes.
• Liaise with internal teams to manage lead times and resolve queries.
• Assist with maintaining databases and records to ensure traceability of components.
• Picking build kits for internal and external use.
• Communicating with our Goods In/Out department on stock/component movements.

Department Options:

• Engines: mechanical components, fasteners, consumables and engine parts.
• Electrical: wiring, connectors, looms, labelling and small electrical components.

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

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and administrative skills.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads under pressure.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills and experience using stock control systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A proactive team player who communicates effectively and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in stock control, parts coordination, or an administration role would be desirable, but training will be provided.

Operating a renowned 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 performances is what excites and strengthens our workforce; and our dedicated business support team are at the core of everything we do – working closely to support our projects with outstanding results on the world stage. We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M‑Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fueled 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 6th February

Job Reference: WSTO260108