Historic Motorsport Technician in Witney

About Us

Venture Engineering is a specialist motorsport and high-performance engineering company delivering precision engineering, vehicle build, restoration and race support across a diverse range of projects. Our work spans historic competition cars, modern race cars, bespoke engineering programmes and specialist automotive projects for customers who expect the highest standards of workmanship. Based in a well-equipped workshop, we pride ourselves on engineering quality, attention to detail and a practical approach to solving technical challenges. Every project is different, giving our team the opportunity to work on a wide variety of interesting and significant vehicles.

About the Role

Our Historic Motorsport Technician will be responsible for the preparation, assembly, maintenance and development of historic and competition vehicles within the workshop. This is primarily a workshop-based role, although there may be opportunities to support customer events, testing and race meetings where required. The position would suit someone with experience in historic motorsport, vehicle restoration, race car preparation or high-quality automotive assembly who takes pride in producing work to an exceptionally high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle Build & Assembly: Carry out mechanical assembly, strip, inspection and rebuild of historic competition vehicles and associated mechanical assemblies. Prepare vehicles for testing, competition and customer delivery. Assemble and install suspension, steering, braking, cooling, fuel and hydraulic systems to the required build specification. Carry out servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair work to a consistently high standard. Work from engineering drawings, build specifications and technical documentation. Ensure vehicles are assembled accurately and meet the required build specification, maintaining exceptional attention to detail throughout.
• Workshop Activities: Support complete vehicle builds, restorations and ongoing development projects. Install, set up and commission vehicle systems and components as part of the overall vehicle build. Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults using a logical and methodical approach. Maintain accurate build records and component traceability where required. Assist with vehicle preparation before and after customer events. Support occasional testing and historic motorsport events in the UK and overseas.
• Teamwork: Work closely with the Workshop Manager and engineering team to deliver projects on time. Communicate clearly with colleagues regarding build status and technical issues. Maintain a clean, organised and professional working environment. Support junior technicians where appropriate and contribute positively to the workshop team.

Qualifications, Skills & Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Good mechanical knowledge and practical workshop experience.
• Experience assembling, maintaining or restoring complete vehicles or mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of suspension, steering, braking and general vehicle systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing work of the highest quality.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for testing or motorsport events.

Desirable:

• Experience within historic motorsport.
• Experience preparing race cars or competition vehicles.
• Vehicle restoration or classic car build experience.
• Experience with suspension, chassis and vehicle assembly.
• Precision engineering or machining background.
• Experience working within professional motorsport.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, motivated and conscientious.
• Positive team player with a practical attitude.
• Organised and methodical in your approach.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Passionate about engineering, classic vehicles and motorsport.
• Takes pride in producing workmanship of the highest quality.

Why join us?

At Venture Engineering you'll have the opportunity to work on an exceptionally varied range of projects, from historic race cars and specialist restorations to bespoke engineering programmes and modern competition vehicles. We offer a friendly, professional working environment where quality engineering comes first. Every member of the team plays an important role in delivering the standards our customers expect, and you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while working on some truly interesting vehicles.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive private health and dental benefits package
• Flexible working/ 4-day week
• Generous holiday allowance & Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice EV Car & Bike Scheme plus on-site free EV charging
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunities to attend testing and motorsport events

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you believe you are a strong fit. Please ensure your cover letter clearly addresses your relevant skills and experience. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Personal data submitted as part of the application process will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Venture Engineering Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.