Bodywork Mechanic

United Autosports; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance 2x salary

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24

TOIL for additional hours

International travel opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

United Autosports is seeking a meticulous Bodywork Mechanic to fit, maintain and rapidly repair bodywork and aero components on its McLaren Hypercar Programme. You will influence reliability, aero efficiency and safety through precise execution during live sessions.

Ideal candidates have proven motorsport experience, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work under pressure with strong teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical experience in high-level motorsport or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, fit and maintain bodywork and aero components for rapid turns and repairs.
• Ensure perfect alignment, secure mounting and correct clearances.
• Support pit stops and event build/pack-down.
• Coordinate with engineers and other technicians for quick turnaround.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Motorsport knowledge

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Job description

If you’re a meticulous, hands-on mechanic who takes pride in perfect panel fitment, clean execution and fast response under pressure — this is your chance to work on one of the most advanced endurance race cars in the world.

The Role

As a Bodywork Mechanic on the McLaren Hypercar Programme, you will be responsible for fitting, maintaining and rapidly repairing all bodywork and aerodynamic components on the car.
Your work directly influences reliability, aerodynamic performance, cooling efficiency, safety and the overall professionalism of the garage.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, fitting and maintaining bodywork, panels, aero components and hardware.
• Ensuring perfect alignment, secure mounting and correct clearances.
• Carrying out fast repairs, swaps and turnarounds during live sessions.
• Working closely with Mechanics, Engineers, Composites and Garage Technicians.
• Managing bodywork racks, protection, storage and event allocation.
• Supporting damage inspection and coordinating composite repairs.
• Maintaining perfect presentation of all fitted surfaces.
• Supporting pitstop operations and event build/pack-down.

About You

• Proven mechanical experience in high-level motorsport (WEC, LMP, GT, FE, F1 or similar).
• Strong understanding of bodywork systems, fasteners, mounts and composite interfaces.
• Calmness under pressure and ability to turn cars around at pace.
• Exceptional attention to detail — nothing escapes your eye.
• Strong communication and teamwork across departments.
• High standards of organisation, workspace discipline and safety.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work long, intensive race weekends.

Why This Role Matters

Bodywork is not cosmetic — it’s performance. Aero efficiency, cooling, reliability, access and safety all depend on flawless execution.

If you’re the type of person who can spot a misaligned panel from 20 metres away — and fix it in seconds — you’ll thrive here.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing both inside and outside of work. As part of the United Autosports team, you’ll benefit from:

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance providing 2x annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering 24/7 confidential support, wellbeing resources and counselling services.
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for qualifying additional hours worked.
• Opportunities to travel internationally and be part of world-class motorsport events.
• A collaborative, high-performance team environment where every role contributes to success on track.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning, development and career progression.