BODYWORK TECHNICIAN

M-Sport UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company is seeking a skilled Bodywork Technician to join their team. The role involves assembling carbon fibre components, performing repairs, and maintaining high standards in a dynamic workshop. Ideal candidates will have a background in bodywork and composites, strong communication skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. This position offers competitive benefits and the excitement of working in international motorsport.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of bodywork and composites.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and trim carbon fibre and composite components.
• Perform inspections and repairs after each event.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the workshop.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to multitask

Education

Technician level education

Tools

Composite materials

Carbon fibre

Lightweight panel materials

Job description

BODYWORK TECHNICIAN

ABOUT THE ROLE

At M-Sport, we share a passion for motorsport – from the world rally stages to the dunes of rally raid, and beyond. Our dedicated team work together to design, build, and run competition-winning cars, and we’re on the lookout for a skilled Bodywork Technician to join our growing workforce.

As part of our new Bodywork Department, you’ll play a key role in producing and preparing high-quality bodywork and composite components for our motorsport programmes, working to exacting standards to ensure optimum performance and reliability.

The role responsibilities include:

Assembly and trimming carbon fibre and composite components.

Perform strip down, inspection and repairs following each event and reporting any faults to meet tight deadlines.

Working from technical drawings and patterns to ensure accuracy.

Support the repair and maintenance of carbon fibre and GRP panels.

Prepare components for painting and final fitment.

Maintaining high standards of finish and attention to detail.

Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the workshop environment.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

Educated to a technician level, with a thorough understanding of bodywork, composites, motorsport, or a related field.

Able to read and interpret technical drawings and follow build documentation.

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads in a time sensitive environment.

Excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Hungry to share our determination to deliver a winning performance for the very best results.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience working with carbon fibre, GRP, or lightweight panel materials ideally in a motorsport or aerospace environment.

An understanding of motorsport environments or race car build processes.

WHY US

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 12th September

Job Reference: WWOR250808

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