Car Chief

Role Car Chief

Where W-Racing Team, Belgium

Program LMDh

Role Description

The purpose of this role is to be directly responsible for the preparation and build of race cars, as well as the daily coordination of a team of mechanics. The role will foresee activities in the workshop and abroad.

At the factory you will be the main contact regarding the car build up and show great communication skills towards your colleague mechanics, engineers and supporting departments.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the correct build-up of a race car including the lead over a team of 3 mechanics.
• Be involved in the daily, weekly, and monthly planning of build schedules. Requires high level of communication about the daily plans towards your team of mechanics and provide them a weekly plan in advance.
• Rule book understanding of areas that pertain technical specifications.
• Support test and race activities as required.
• Always maintain a professional and clean appearance of the race cars and equipment. Similar approach for keeping the work area clean and organised, and encourage others to do so.
• Keep tracking of a high number of parts and provide feedback to the spare parts coordinator.
• Acting as a mentor to less experienced team members, to ensure quality control while promoting positive learning environment.
• Prepare job lists post and pre-event.
• Professionally representing the team and its sponsors on and off-track. Sharing a positive attitude and respect inside the team.

Required skills

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a chief mechanic in the motorsport sector preferably F1, LMP2, LMH, LMDh, FE, DTM.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, One Note, Outlook).
• Knowledge about HHDM is a plus.
• Ability to be part of the pit stop crew, either gunner or wheeler.
• Knowledge of motorsport electrical standards, and preferably high voltage usage (level 2 or 3 is a plus).
• The ability to consistently work at the highest standards with an exceptional can-do attitude towards attention to detail.
• Can work under pressure meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality, and with minimal guidance.
• Good communication skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly are prerequisite for the role.
• The ability to work well as part of a team is an essential skill.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken, any additional language would be a plus.
• Travel 50%.
• Promote our values (People, Passion, Performance) and commit to personal investment into the WRT ESG strategy.

What do we offer ?

• a competitive salary
• bonus for weekend work
• meal allowance
• hospitalisation insurance
• flexible working hours
• use of the gym in our Belgium office

Please apply with your CV and a motivation letter.

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