No2 Mechanic

No2 Mechanic

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.

 

Due to continuing company success and strategy plans, the Track Operations Department is seeking to appoint a No 2 Mechanic. This role is an exciting opportunity to join the world of electric racing. The successful candidate will have a passion for the automotive and racing sector. Working in a busy organisation, reporting to the Chief Mechanic it is required that the candidate is highly organised with attention to detail. Where accuracy and multi-tasking will be essential in a high-pressure environment.

 

Main Responsibilities:

·     Build, maintain, service and support the Race/Test Team FE cars whilst working to build procedures and build manuals.

·     Have a good understanding of chassis set up.

·     Dealing with tight timelines during the track events, and factory build

·     Work from supplied job lists covering car build and preparation.

·     Attend and support all selected track events as required.

·     Assist with garage infrastructure build and pack up following guidance from logistics department.

·     Assist with development of equipment and maintenance of equipment to allow full and proper use.

·     To work in and maintain a clean and tidy working environment whilst in the factory and at events.

·     Carry out basic composite repairs if required.

·     Assist with freight organization, loading and packing.

 

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

Essential:

·     Previous motorsport experience in a similar role is essential.

·     Ability to work to tight deadlines.

·     Work unsupervised if required.

·     Be a good team player with a positive attitude.

·     Able to read and understand technical drawings.

·     Have extremely high attention to detail.

·     Comfortable travelling to international destinations for work.

·     Working knowledge and understanding of chassis set-up techniques.

·     Be presentable and well-organized.

·     Good communication skills (with various departments within the team) + fluency in English

·     Competent IT skills including MS Office.

·     Hold a full driving license with UK entitlements.

 

Desirable:

·     Known consignor trained to allow freight loading on site. (Training can be provided)

·     HV safety trained to level 3 (training can be provided)

 

 

Position: No2 Mechanic

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.