Number 1 Mechanic
UK Central
You’ve worked in high-performance race environments where precision matters and reliability is everything. You know how to lead, support engineers, and keep a car performing under pressure. Now you’re looking for a role that puts that experience at the centre of something genuinely forward-looking.
This #1 Mechanic role does exactly that. You’ll take the lead on car build and trackside delivery within a motorsports team, helping shape performance in a fast-moving programme that’s pushing what comes next in the world of competitive racing.
Who’s it for?
Our client is pushing the boundaries of engineering. Their cutting-edge tech is accelerating (literally) the green mobility agenda – helping create cleaner, greener propulsion in industries around the world. This role specifically supports their motorsports segment, powering an all-electric race team who are making waves on the world stage.
When you join, you’ll get access to a great benefits package too. They’ve got you covered with the big stuff (think pension, life assurance, and private medical) as well as the nice-to-haves for your life like discounts on your gym membership, an EV salary sacrifice scheme, and access to childcare savings.
What will your day to day look like?
This is true senior, hands-on mechanic role. As #1 Mechanic you’ll be managing all test car and assembly build activities, as well as providing trackside vehicle build and leading test mechanics groups for all test events, An average week might include:
- Managing test car and rig build activities
- Making sure the test team are adhering to HSE policies
- Capturing all test hardware usage for recording in lifing software
- Ensuring the test team pit equipment is available and to-spec
- Highlighting any faults to the design and engineering teams
- Building up and packing down set up environments
- Championing continuous improvement
Success in this role looks making sure test car and assembly build activities run smoothly, on time, and follow the right processes.
This role will suit you if you…
- Have worked as a #1 mechanic at a race or rally team
- Can handle test car and assembly build activities
- Are familiar with HV vehicle operating protocols
- Know how to handle a varied workload
Think this could be your next role?
Then we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in applying or would like to see the full job description for this role, please get in touch with Phil on phil.skinner@fmctalent.com
The fine print
Reference number: 21920
Temporary or Permanent: Permanent
FMC contact for this role: Phil Skinner
