Elite Motorsports Transmissions Technician

Motorsport Network, LLC; Cockermouth; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Discount gym membership

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

M-Sport UK is seeking a skilled Transmissions Technician to join the Dovenby Hall team. You will support assembly, preparation, maintenance and repair of high-performance transmission systems for international motorsport programmes, collaborating with engineering, workshop and design teams to meet exacting standards and event deadlines.

The role requires a Level 3 engineering qualification, hands-on assembly experience, and a proactive, detail-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 Engineering Fitter, Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport, Automotive or similar technical standard.
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, disassembly, inspection, maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Transmission Assembly: Build, assemble and prepare transmission components and complete assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and build specs.
• Component Preparation: Prepare gears, shafts, differentials, casings, bearings, seals and other transmission components.
• Inspection & Measurement: Carry out detailed inspections and dimensional checks using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Maintenance & Repair: Routine maintenance, servicing, strip-down, repair and rebuild of transmission systems.
• Fault Finding: Identify, diagnose and resolve transmission faults to minimise downtime.
• Technical Documentation: Interpret drawings and specs to ensure accurate build standards.
• Quality Control: Inspect assemblies to meet standards of quality and workmanship.
• Event Support: Support motorsport tests and events domestically and internationally.

Skills

Engineering Level 3

Mechanical knowledge

Tools & assembly

Inspection techniques

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Engineering Fitter / Mechanical Engineering / Motorsport / Automotive

Tools

Hand tools & workshop equipment

Job description

M-Sport UK is seeking a skilled Transmissions Technician to join the Dovenby Hall team. You will support assembly, preparation, maintenance and repair of high-performance transmission systems for international motorsport programmes, collaborating with engineering, workshop and design teams to meet exacting standards and event deadlines.

The role requires a Level 3 engineering qualification, hands-on assembly experience, and a proactive, detail-focused approach.