No 1 Mechanic - Race Team

No 1 Mechanic - Race Team

Mahindra Racing

Mahindra Racing is a motor racing team based in Banbury, United Kingdom, competing with an Indian racing license. The team is currently competing in the electric FIA Formula E Championship since the inaugural season in 2014.

Role Overview:

As part of our continued growth, the race team is looking to appoint a No.1 Mechanic. This is an exciting opportunity to join the world of electric motorsport as we move into a new generation of Formula E technology. We are seeking someone with a genuine passion for racing and engineering, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and demonstrates excellent organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail. 

This role is a Contractor position for Season 13, mechanics residing outside of the UK are welcomed to apply. The role reports to the RACE TEAM Chief Mechanic and involves working under pressure while managing multiple tasks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend ALL RACE events as required, and at the factory/workshop as required.
• Assemble and disassemble cars, components, and EQUIPMENT to approved standards, escalating any discrepancies.
• Act as a senior mechanic, overseeing and guiding team members working on assigned cars or projects.
• Build cars and assemblies to approved engineering specifications using drawings, technical bulletins, and build specs, completing all relevant build checklists and documentation.
• Escalate all faults to the Chief Mechanic as appropriate.
• Support garage and trackside setup and pack-down.
• Maintain high standards of daily working practice, following PROCEDURES AND BEST WORKING PRACTICES AS SET OUT BY THE COMPANY.
• Assist in identifying areas of continuous improvement.
• Build strong working relationships with all business departments and team personnel.
• Uphold high standards of staff and departmental presentation.
• Work proactively and independently when required, demonstrating a positive “can-do” attitude and supporting teammates in completing tasks.
• Complete all tasks within agreed timeframes.
• Work flexibly, including occasional hours outside standard schedules.
• Follow and actively enforce the company’s Health & Safety policies.
• Other tasks may be required for the employee to undertake such as fabrication of the garage etc

Qualifications, skills and experience required

Essential

• Proven experience as a number 1 or number 2 RACE mechanic at international level FE, F3, F2 or WEC/ELMS LMP2 or higher
• Confident user of computers including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, Word).
• Full driving licence with UK entitlement.

Desirable

• Familiarity with high-voltage vehicle operating protocols.
• Fabrication skills including welding, machining of tube and sheet metal for equipment fabrication and modification.

Role Details

Position: No. 1 Mechanic – race team
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Reports to: Chief Mechanic
 

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This job description may be changed from time to time to reflect changing business requirements and the job  holder may be required to undertake other tasks other than those that are listed that fall reasonably within the  scope of the role and grade. 

Mahindra Racing would like to thank you for your application.
Due to being inundated with applicants, we unfortunately cannot get back to everyone, if we don't get back to you it means you have been unsuccessful.
We wish you all the best for the future and ask you to keep checking for roles with us in the future that may suit your skillset.