This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced motorsport mechanic with a background in junior single-seater racing to play a key role in preparing, maintaining and operating race cars to the highest professional standards.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, technically capable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, competitive environment. They will work closely with engineers, mechanics and drivers to ensure the cars are prepared, maintained and presented to the highest possible standard throughout race and test events.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, prepare and maintain race cars to the highest professional standards.
- Carry out complete car assembly, disassembly and rebuilds between race and test events.
- Ensure all mechanical work is completed accurately and within demanding timeframes.
- Perform routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical issues quickly and efficiently during race weekends and testing.
- Support car setup changes as directed by the engineering team.
- Work closely with race engineers and performance engineers to ensure optimum car preparation.
- Maintain all car components, equipment and tooling in excellent condition.
- Ensure all work complies with team procedures, FIA regulations and championship technical regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of component mileage, lifing and servicing.
- Assist with garage setup, pack-down and freight preparation for race and test events.
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation within the garage and workshop.
- Contribute positively to the team's performance-focused culture.
Candidate Profile
Required:
- Proven experience as a race mechanic within junior single-seater motorsport.
- Excellent mechanical knowledge of race car assembly, servicing and maintenance.
- Strong understanding of race weekend operations.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive approach.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work flexible hours around race and test events.
- Full UK driving licence (or ability to obtain one).
Desirable:
- Experience across multiple junior single-seater categories.
- Experience supporting FIA Formula Regional, GB3, FIA Formula 3 or FIA Formula 2 programmes.
- Experience with gearbox, suspension and drivetrain servicing.
- Familiarity with component lifing systems and technical documentation.
- Forklift, HGV or race transporter experience.
- Experience working within a professional, high-performance race team environment.
Education & Background
- Relevant motorsport, mechanical or automotive qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience.
- Previous experience within professional motorsport, ideally in junior single-seater racing.
- A strong passion for motorsport and commitment to achieving the highest standards of preparation and performance.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to join a professional and ambitious team.
- A key role within Invicta Racing's championship-winning junior formula programme.
