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The race team mechanic will maintain the fleet of Darkside Developments Race and Track Cars. Liaising with the Workshop Service Manager to ensure all vehicles are prepared to the highest standard in time for each race meeting / event. To do this you will also work closely with Tuning, Fabrication, Parts and Dispatch departments to ensure fluidity towards achieving our goal of successive victories.
Salary (Depending on Experience)
Target Hours - 42.5 hours
*Weekend work and late nights may be required to meet unmovable deadlines
Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure both cars are built to the same standards and specifications according to existing documentation
* Working to tight timelines to ensure vehicles are ready for each race / event
* Keep accurate records for the operation of the race car including parts fitted and replaced during events
* Attend and support all race and test events
* Pre and Post race truck and equipment organisation
* Fulfil any other responsibilities that are related to the job
* Liaise with other departments
Skills and Abilities
* BMW / VAG experience would be beneficial
* Good communication skills working in a team
* Creative thinking and problem solving
* Self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting
* Organisational effectiveness and leadership
* Good timekeeping
* General good up keep in appearance and cleanliness.
* The role will involve diagnostics and fitment of non-standard parts
* Previous Workshop experience is essential
* Basic tools are required, specialist tools provided
* Formal qualifications are less important than skill, experience and enthusiasm
Applicants MUST have the following attributes:
* Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and EU
* Full UK driving licence
Working Conditions
Normal working conditions will apply. Special working conditions may include late evenings and weekend work.
Physical Requirements
The role can be physically demanding. Often employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, doing repetitive tasks with few breaks
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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