ENGINE PARTS ASSISTANT

Paddock; Cockermouth; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company pension scheme

Discount gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport UK, based at Dovenby Hall, Cumbria, seeks an Engine Parts Assistant to support preparation and delivery of high-performance engines. You will help with parts prep, stock control, documentation and cross-department collaboration to ensure components are available for builds and servicing.

The ideal candidate is detail‑focused, well organized and a team player with good communication and IT skills; motorsport stock-control experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail when handling small, precision-engineered components.
• Good organisation to manage parts, components and workloads.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy technical team and support colleagues.
• Understanding of accuracy, cleanliness and quality in high-performance engine components.
• Strong verbal and written communication with technicians and engineers.
• Proactive problem solving and decision-making in operational challenges.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist preparation, identification and organisation of engine components for builds and servicing.
• Ensure parts are identified, stored and maintained with accurate stock control and traceability.
• Complete documentation and component records accurately.
• Support stock checks and maintain records of engine components and consumables.
• Collaborate with Stores, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering and other departments to ensure components are available.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Quality Focused

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

IT Literacy

Job description

# ENGINE PARTS ASSISTANTM-Sport UKUnited KingdomPosted 30 Sept 2026## About this roleABOUT THE ROLEOperating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally-Raid, GT racing and a variety of global customer racing activities. We are looking to recruit a motivated and organised Engine Parts Assistant to join our busy Engine Department at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in supporting the preparation and delivery of high-performance competition engines. Working closely with Engine Builders, Engineers, Stores, Quality Control and other technical departments, you will assist with the management, preparation and availability of engine components, ensuring parts are handled accurately and efficiently to support engine builds and servicing activities.The role responsibilities include:Parts Preparation: Assist with the preparation, identification and organisation of engine components ready for engine builds and servicing activities.Parts Management: Ensure engine parts are correctly identified, stored and maintained, supporting accurate stock control and traceability.Documentation: Ensure relevant paperwork, component records and documentation are completed accurately and maintained as required.Stock Control: Support regular stock checks and assist with maintaining accurate records of engine components and consumable items.Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Stores, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering and other departments to ensure required components are available when needed.Continuous Improvement: Support the Engine team in identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and working practices.WHO WE'RE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.Essential Criteria & Skills:Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work accurately when handling small and precision-engineered components.Organisation: Good organisational skills with the ability to manage parts, components and workloads effectively.Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a busy technical team and support colleagues when required.Quality Focused: Understanding of the importance of accuracy, cleanliness and quality when working with high-performance engine components.Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technicians, engineers and other departments.Problem Solving: A proactive approach with strong decision-making skills and the ability to resolve operational challenges.IT Literacy: Competent using Microsoft Office applications.Preferred Experience:Previous experience working in automotive or motorsport industry within a stock control or parts inventory role.A genuine interest in mechanical engineering, engines or motorsport.About the CompanyWHY USOperating a renowned 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 performances is what excites and strengthens our workforce; and our dedicated business support team are at the core of everything we do – working closely to support our projects with outstanding results on the world stage.We love what we do, and passion drives our success.WHAT WE OFFERSituated 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 30th October