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Chief mechanic / workshop manager - full time

Silverstone
Workshop manager
Posted: 17h ago
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Role:We are looking for an experienced Chief Mechanic 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. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years’ experience, working trackside, at race and test events in addition to overseeing the preparation and maintenance of multiple race cars back at HQ. Job Function, Duties & Responsibilities• Efficient management of race team mechanics and their work loads.• Ensure that race team mechanics complete workshop job cards for allocated race cars in an accurate and timely manner, pre and post event to capture all costs and workshop efficiencies.• Consultation with Performance Manager to define job lists pre and post event for allocated race cars.• Manage life of components and routine maintenance for allocated race cars.• Compile list of necessary race car components and equipment following company and manufacturer process to pass onto the Team Manager for ordering and progressing.• Take responsibility for preparation, scheduled maintenance, and repairs, for your allocated race cars.• Work with the Team Manager, Performance Manager and the rest of the race team personnel to ensure race car preparation and performance to the highest standard.• Assist with 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 adhering to company Health and Safety Policy 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 Handbook as applicable.• Review race team mechanic performance on a quarterly basis and ensure appropriate training and development plan is in place.• Assist with new junior race team onboarding and development plan.• Perform other duties as needed when assigned by line manager.• Attend all races, test days, and Greystone GT events as required.• Will require travel in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.Key Success Factors• Professional integrity and the ability to build trust.• Able to work to deadlines and work requirements to ensure work is delivered to an excellent quality, with an exceptional attention to detail.• Superior organisational, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully when dealing with internal staff.• To be receptive to ideas, identify alternatives and be involved in planning processes and effective delivery including communication.• Nurture, grow and encourage the rest of the team members.• IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).• We need someone with a ‘can do’ attitude prepared to be flexible, bringing new ideas and ways to resolve issues and challenges as they arise, including at the track.

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