Engine Build Technician
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
🏁 Sector: Motorsport
🕒 Job Type: Permanent
📌 Reference: MSEBT0925
About the Company
We are proud to be working with one of the world’s leading independent motorsport companies, responsible for some of the greatest names and achievements in racing over the past 40 years.
Our talented teams of Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work side-by-side to design, build and run elite competition cars for both track and off-road events across the globe.
For over 15 years, we have partnered with Aston Martin Racing, and our GT Customer Race Programme continues to experience significant growth. We are also expanding our presence in the Rally Raid Championship.
The Role: Engine Build Technician
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engine Build Technician to join our Motorsport Engine Team in Banbury. The successful candidate will play a key role in the assembly and maintenance of high-performance race and rally engines.
Key Responsibilities
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Strip, prepare, and assemble multi-cylinder race and rally engines — including Aston Martin, V6 turbocharged, four-cylinder turbocharged RX Renault Megane, and turbocharged flat-4 engines.
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Manage the entire engine build process: stripping, cleaning, inspection, preparation, reassembly, dyno testing, and pre-delivery inspection.
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Work across all areas of the engine — including cylinder heads, pumps, and throttles.
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Build engines to exacting specifications and within homologation tolerances.
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Maintain accurate build records and life-check documentation.
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Identify and resolve quality issues during the build process.
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Liaise effectively with engineers and other team members.
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Provide customer support at workshops or trackside, including occasional international travel.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary (£35,000–£45,000) with progression linked to development and performance.
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25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase up to 15 additional days.
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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Onsite subsidised staff restaurant.
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Access to car and pension salary sacrifice schemes.
How to Apply
If you have a passion for precision engineering and want to be part of a world-class motorsport team, apply now with your CV for the Banbury position