Salary: Competitive
Location: Bedford Autodrome
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 42.5 hours a week
Closing: 15 June 2026
Mechanics – MSV test team for new vehicle projects, GB3, GB4 and PalmerSport
MotorSport Vision is looking for experienced, hands-on Mechanics to join a close-knit Engineering team working across the company’s wide range of automotive projects. This includes a new and confidential race car programme, planned to go live in 2027 / 2028, as well as GB3, GB4 and PalmerSport. This is a rare opportunity to support race car programmes from advanced R&D through to on-track delivery, overseeing dedicated test cars while also supporting the development of the high performance PalmerSport fleet.
Duties
* Preparation, maintenance and ongoing development of test cars, ensuring they are built, set-up, presented and run to the highest standards
* Support R&D activity including car build, component fitment, instrumentation, fault finding, strip/inspect/rebuild cycles and test-day readiness
* Work closely with engineers and key stakeholders to deliver efficient turnaround of modifications and clear feedback from test running
* Lead on workshop organisation, reporting findings, build documentation, parts control and ensuring critical spares and consumables are available for test activity
* Attend and support track tests as required, delivering professional, calm and methodical operation under time pressure, supervising others
* Assist with the maintenance, preparation and evolutions of the PalmerSport fleet, helping to keep vehicles safe, reliable and presented to guest-facing standards
* Maintain excellent housekeeping, health & safety and compliance standards at all times within the Bedford Autodrome workshop
Requirements
* Proven experience as a No.1 or No.2 mechanic within motorsport, track testing or high-performance automotive environments
* Experience in professional-level motorsport working on both single-seater racing cars and GT or sports racing cars
* Strong background working on high performance cars (race, track, OEM performance or specialist builds), with excellent mechanical aptitude, having extensive experience and training, and having the highest attention to detail
* Confident in full vehicle preparation: car build, set-up, pre/post-event checks, servicing, strip-down and rebuild
* Exceptional fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems; experience with data/diagnostics and instrumentation is advantageous
* Highly organised with a disciplined approach to record keeping, parts, tools, build sheets and quality control
* Comfortable working to tight deadlines, adapting to changing priorities and maintaining focus under pressure
* Professional, discreet and trustworthy - able to work on a confidential programme and maintain strict information control
* Full UK driving licence; willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel to UK and EU circuits for testing as required
* Experience driving larger vans, towing trailers, 7.5t trucks and similar. A class 1 or class 2 licence is not essential but would be an advantage
In return, MotorSport Vision offers:
* Competitive pay + benefits
* Up to 31 days holiday per year
* Access to discounts via our MSV Hub
* A pass for yourself and a friend to attend all events hosted at MSV circuits across the country
* Discounted food and drink when working on site
* A workplace pension
* Free onsite parking
* Training opportunities
We currently have two positions available within the team: a No.1 and a No.2. Both roles will be based full-time at our Bedford Autodrome facility, with travel to UK and European race circuits. Please note that at least a full UK driving licence is essential due to both the responsibilities of the role and the location of the site.
If you’re an experienced motorsport mechanic excited by the challenge of developing vehicles across a variety of race car programmes behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply Here’ button and submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter.