Customer Support - 12-month Undergraduate Industrial Placement

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization based in Banbury is seeking an Industrial Placement student to provide engineering support for racing teams. This unique opportunity allows you to work with championship-winning engineers and gain hands-on experience in the motorsport industry. Ideal candidates are studying an accredited engineering degree and have a strong interest in customer racing. Join us to make a real impact in the fast-paced world of motorsport.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree, preferably in Motorsport or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to customers on events and tests.
• Ensure efficient operation of the car and engine by the customer.
• Prepare pre and post event reports documenting issues.

Skills

Engineering support

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Accredited engineering degree (Motorsport, Mechanical, or Electrical)

Job description

LOCATION: Banbury, Oxfordshire, England

Date Posted: 19th November 2025

Sector: Motorsport

Job Type: Permanent

Reference: MSCSIP1125

At Prodrive, we are committed to continuous innovation. We allow our Industrial Placement students to explore and develop their talents in new ways. We provide you with the opportunity to take risks and learn from different viewpoints. This is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to shaping the future of Motorsport. We know what it takes to win, and we are not afraid to push the boundaries to do so. The pursuit of excellence is what makes us different.

Our current programmes include GT race cars, Dakar and the Rally Raid Championship, and a range of R&D work pioneering sustainable solutions for motorsport in the future. The variety of our challenging and diverse projects is unrivalled and through these placement opportunities, you will work alongside some of the best world‑championship‑winning motorsport engineers in the world. You will be exposed to a breadth and depth of experience that you are unlikely to get anywhere else with genuine responsibility and scope to make a real impact.

We are now searching for our next Customer Support industrial placement student to provide engineering support to both Aston Martin Racing and other Prodrive Motorsport programmes both on and between events.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Provide engineering support to customers on events and tests as required.
• Ensure efficient operation of the car and engine by the customer.
• Ensure all car electrical and data systems are properly configured with the latest software and calibration releases.
• Provide technical input to the customer to assist with car setup and strategy.
• Advise the customer to ensure their parts requirement is sufficient to achieve their objectives and advise customer of technical and parts updates.
• Collate and analyse data recorded from the data logger and ensure all data is correctly stored on the servers and share points.
• Prepare pre and post event report, documenting event information highlighting any issues and suggested follow up action.

Who are we looking for?

• Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree, preferably Motorsport, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrable interest of working trackside within customer racing
• A desire to travel and experience some of the best motorsport events around the globe.
• A can‑do approach. Must possess a positive attitude and display the ability to identify alternative solutions to problems.
• Able to prioritise tasks, meet challenging deadlines and work under pressure both independently and within a team.

Come and make a difference.

If you want to become part of a winning team and if you want to build a fantastic foundation ahead of a career in motorsport, we’d love to hear from you.

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