Motorsport - Trackside Engineer in Didcot

Position available immediately

Pirelli, one of the world’s leading international tyre manufacturers, is seeking an experienced Motorsport Trackside Engineer to join its Motorsport division. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a minimum of three years’ motorsport experience who is looking to take the next step in their career.

As a key member of the Pirelli Motorsport team, you will play an integral role in tyre engineering, providing professional, high-quality trackside support at race events across the UK and internationally.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of motorsport operations, excellent practical and analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex data, investigate technical issues and produce clear, accurate reports within strict deadlines. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement is essential, including the development of tools and templates to enhance race data analysis.

Strong communication and teamwork skills are equally important. You will work closely with Pirelli colleagues, race teams and other stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, collaboration and respect in line with Pirelli’s values.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class, professional engineering service in line with Pirelli Motorsport requirements.

• Analyse and interpret race data for Pirelli and allocated motorsport teams, driving continuous performance improvement.

• Produce clear, accurate and factual reports within required timeframes.

• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and resilience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Work collaboratively as part of the Engineering team and with other Pirelli Motorsport functions as required.

• Take initiative to solve problems through statistical analysis, technical investigation and regular communication with colleagues, line managers and race team personnel.

• Identify and undertake training and development to maintain and enhance your skills and performance.

• Perform any additional duties appropriate to the role to support the success of Pirelli Motorsport.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant industry-related degree.

• A minimum of three years’ experience within a motorsport environment.

• Strong proficiency in MATLAB and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with race teams and internal stakeholders.

• Ability to perform under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

• Willingness and ability to undertake substantial worldwide travel, including attendance at international race events.

• Full, existing right to work in the UK. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• A valid passport and the ability to meet the entry and travel requirements for regular international race events.

Application Information

Please ensure you meet the essential experience, UK right-to-work and international travel requirements before applying.

If you have not been contacted within seven days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.