ENGINE BUILDER in Brixworth

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment by following health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to and promote good environmental practices.
• Use standard and custom tooling to assemble sub‑systems and complete powertrains for various top‑tier motorsport applications, including the current Chevrolet IndyCar engine.
• Investigate faults and failures through powertrain/component disassembly and non‑destructive/destructive testing, identifying potential reliability‑critical issues.
• Ensure engine build documentation is followed and completed accurately, including BOM, torque sheet, dimensions, tolerances and technical drawings.
• Operate gauges, dial test indicators, micrometers, calipers, height gauge, air gauge, spring force‑displacement equipment and slip gauges to track component usage and record build measurements in proprietary database software.
• Follow designated build manual or assembly drawings to lead the assembly of development and race engines.
• Carefully clean, inspect and prepare engine components for further inspection or build.
• Assemble and run rigs.
• Support job training of apprentices, trainees and new employees.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate development, delivery and compliance.
• Communicate and recommend solutions without compromising quality or service, while optimising cost.
• Support, comply with and ensure conformity with Health & Safety regulations, the company handbook, and all other Company policies and procedures.
• Encourage and develop the team, proactively contributing to a positive team atmosphere.
• Anticipate and overcome obstacles, making useful links to arrive at insightful plans and solutions.
• Embrace personal challenge, display confidence, rounded thinking and ownership for team cohesion.
• Demonstrate self‑awareness, resilience, optimism and openness to change.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 3 years of relevant mechanical assembly experience.
• Background in Aerospace / Automotive / Motorsport Manufacturing (ideal).
• Advanced modern apprenticeship (level 3) or equivalent, or General Engineering BTEC (level 3) or equivalent.
• Strong planning skills and a logical, systematic approach to work.
• Good time management, ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• IT literacy, including proficiency in Excel and ability to handle electronic data.
• Understanding of risk management in the context of the Engine Build department.
• Open mindset to new ideas and a calm, measured approach to work.
• Natural problem‑solving ability, hand tool and basic machine tool skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflecting your career to date, skills and level of experience.
• Performance‑related bonus.
• 35 days standard annual leave.
• Generous non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Company‑wide team activity events.
• Private medical health scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme (T&C's apply).
• Salary exchange car scheme (T&C's apply).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Legal Notice

To be considered, you must already have the right to work in the UK. No agencies or recruitment consultants please.