Engine Builder

M-Sport UK; Dovenby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport UK is hiring an Engine Builder to join the Engine Department at Dovenby Hall. You will assemble, inspect, rebuild and prepare high-performance competition engines, supporting dyno testing and customer delivery.

Ideal candidates are skilled technicians with a focus on accuracy, durability, and working to tight tolerances. This on-site role offers exposure to elite motorsport engineering and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle or Race Technician standard with an understanding of engine mechanics and associated systems.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals and build specifications.

Responsibilities

• Engine Assembly: Assemble high-performance engines to precise specifications using manufacturer and in-house build procedures.
• Inspection & Measurement: Carry out detailed inspections, measurements and clearance checks using specialist tools and equipment.
• Engine Rebuild & Preparation: Strip, rebuild and prepare engines for dyno testing, competition events and customer delivery.
• Technical Support: Work closely with Engine Engineers and the Dyno Team to provide feedback on technical issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Documentation & Traceability: Maintain accurate build records, inspection reports and component tracking systems.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of quality, reliability and attention to detail.
• Continuous Improvement: Support ongoing development activities and contribute to improving engine build processes and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Drawing interpretation

Organisation & time management

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Commitment to quality

Education

Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle or Race Technician

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers championship-winning programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally-Raid, GT racing and a variety of global customer racing activities. As our Engine Programmes continue to expand, we are looking to recruit a skilled and detail-focused Engine Builder to join our specialist Engine Department at our Dovenby Hall headquarters. This role plays a key part in the assembly, inspection, preparation and maintenance of high-performance competition engines. Working to extremely tight tolerances and exacting standards, you will help deliver the performance, reliability and durability required to compete at the very highest level of motorsport. This opportunity would suit an experienced technician or dealership mechanic looking to specialise in high-performance engine building and take the next step into a dedicated, precision-focused motorsport environment.

Role responsibilities include:

• Engine Assembly: Assemble high-performance engines to precise specifications using manufacturer and in-house build procedures.
• Inspection & Measurement: Carry out detailed inspections, measurements and clearance checks using specialist tools and equipment.
• Engine Rebuild & Preparation: Strip, rebuild and prepare engines for dyno testing, competition events and customer delivery.
• Technical Support: Work closely with Engine Engineers and the Dyno Team to provide feedback on technical issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Documentation & Traceability: Maintain accurate build records, inspection reports and component tracking systems.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of quality, reliability and attention to detail.
• Continuous Improvement: Support ongoing development activities and contribute to improving engine build processes and procedures.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Essential Criteria & Skills

• Technical Understanding & Education: Educated to Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle or Race Technician standard with an understanding of engine mechanics and associated systems.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong mechanical knowledge with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Drawing Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals and build specifications.
• Organisation & Time Management: Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively to demanding deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Practical and proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to Quality: A strong focus on accuracy, consistency and delivering work to the highest possible standards.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience building, rebuilding or maintaining high-performance engines within motorsport, performance automotive, marine, aerospace or similar precision engineering environments.

Qualified automotive technicians, dealership mechanics or engine builders looking to specialise in motorsport engine assembly are encouraged to apply.

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

Closing Date: Friday 25th September