Electrical Engineer – Motorsport

Gibson Technology; Repton CP; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Repton CP is seeking an Electrical Engineer to drive innovative projects in motorsport. The role involves defining specifications, building and repairing wiring harnesses, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and possess strong communication skills. The position offers career growth and competitive salary in line with experience.

Benefits

Career growth and training opportunities

Company pension scheme

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Qualified in 18th edition IET wiring regulations (preferred but not essential).
• Time-served / apprenticeship in the motorsport electrical / wiring industry.

Responsibilities

• Define wiring harness, sensor, actuator, and equipment specifications.
• Build, service & repair engine wiring harnesses & sensors.
• Support compliance with internal standards and ISO topics.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Technical drawing interpretation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Raychem System25 products

Job description

About Us

Gibson Technology is globally recognised for engineering excellence in designing, developing andmanufacturing high-performance engines and powertrain systems for world-leading race series.

Renowned for our LMP2 powertrains, we’ve been delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions thatpush the limits of performance for over 40 years. Our achievements can be attributed to our highlyskilled and committed workforce consistently delivering excellence and innovation at the highest levelof motorsport.

Electrical Engineer – Motorsport

Are you a detail-focused electrical engineer dedicated to bringing innovative electrical projects to life?

Join our team and play a pivotal role in driving engineering projects from concept to completion,ensuring they’re delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

What You’ll Do

• Define wiring harness, sensor, actuator and equipment specifications.
• Build, service & repair engine wiring harnesses & sensors.
• Generate and maintain service workload planning to meet production requirements.
• Stock control of electrical components & consumables.
• Development of build and test procedures to improve component reliability.
• Supervision of sub-contract wiring build & quality topics.
• Supervision and guidance of junior members of the department.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners.
• Operate within cost and time-constrained environments.
• Understand and ensure system compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Creation & maintenance of documentation to support the electrical activities of the business.
• Liaise with suppliers and support supply chain management issues.
• Support compliance with internal standards, ISO9001 QMS and ISO14001 topics.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field) or equivalent demonstrablepractical experience.
• Qualified in 18th edition IET wiring regulations (preferred but not essential)
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, systems and design practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Time-served / apprenticeship in the motorsport electrical / wiring industry.
• Previous experience of automotive or military electrical wiring and related systems.
• Experience with Raychem System25 products highly desired.
• Experience with planning, coordination and delivery of electrical activities with the ability tomanage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with technical teams, clients andstakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with appropriateengineering tools.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development within an engineering orproject-focused environment.
• Awareness of health and safety standards and best practices in electrical engineering projects.

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are passionate about electrical engineering and enjoy creating practical, high-qualitysolutions.
• Have a curious, analytical mindset and a natural ability to solve technical and practicalchallenges.
• Work well with diverse teams and can communicate concepts and activities clearly tocolleagues and stakeholders.
• Are proactive, self-motivated, and take ownership of tasks and activities from start to finish.
• Enjoy learning new technologies, tools and methods; applying them to real-worldengineering problems.
• Take pride in producing work to a high standard and are committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Career growth and training opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and dynamic work environment

This is an excellent opportunity join our team, working hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm.

Due to the location, we recommend applicants have access to their own vehicle.

Competitive salary in line with experience and market rates, with full details provided at the point ofinitial contact.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.

For an initial expression of interest, please contact our Careers team.

Closing Date for applications: 30th November 2025

We can’t wait to hear from you!

To move forward with your application, please send your CV and cover letter to our Careersteam