Number 1 Mechanic - Full Time

About the role
We are looking for experienced Race Mechanics to work with our dynamic race-winning race team. You will be required to lead where necessary or work as part of a team, whilst being confident to work alone as needed.
The role will suit someone with a flexible approach and a ‘can-do’ attitude, who has the ability to work and prioritise within a high pressure, time sensitive environment, while still working methodically.

Job Function, Duties & Responsibilities
• Support the Chief Mechanic and/or Team Manager at the circuit
• Support the Chief Mechanic and/or Team Manager at the company base
• Take responsibility for preparation, scheduled maintenance, and repairs, for your allocated race team cars
• Work with the Chief Mechanic and/or Team Manager and the rest of the race team personnel to ensure race car preparation and performance to the highest standard
• Work on garage set-up at events and at the Company base, to ensure a premium appearance at all times
• Ensure and maintain a clean, safe environment at race events and at the Company base with a focus on mitigating, waste, tool damage or loss and risk of injury or mistakes
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures listed in the Company resource folders and employee handbook as applicable
• Assists with new junior race team staff training
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform other duties as needed when assigned by Line Manager
• Attend all races, test days, and Greystone GT events as required

Attributes & Qualifications
• Strong mechanical and automotive experience with race cars
• Proven track record of completing projects, prioritising and meeting deadlines
• Ability to maintain premium service by enforcing quality and customer service standards
• Ability to analyse and resolve quality issues and recommend system improvements
• Knowledge of fabrication, welding and machining preferred
• Ability to think outside the box to fix or improve the implementation and functionality of performance parts
• Good foresight and planning, with ability to assess a job’s timescale and foresee issues
• Understanding of championship regulations, both sporting and technical preferred
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills; keeping detailed notes at event and in the workshop

Key Success Factors
• Professional integrity and the ability to build trust
• Friendly and flexible with a ‘can do attitude’
• Excellent mechanical and automotive experience with race cars
• Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure work is delivered to an excellent quality, with an exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent mechanical skills to ensure car preparation and maintenance are achieved
• To be receptive to ideas, identify alternatives and be involved in planning processes
• Perform to the highest level
• IT literate and competent in platforms such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint preferred
• Based in the Company workshop
• Will require travel in the UK, Europe and Worldwide