ENGINE PARTS ASSISTANT

M-Sport Limited; Cockermouth; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; 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 Limited, based at Dovenby Hall, Cumbria, is seeking an Engine Parts Assistant to join the busy Engine Department. You will assist with the preparation, organisation and delivery of engine components for high-performance builds and servicing, working closely with Engine Builders, Engineers, Stores and Quality Control.

We are looking for a self-motivated team player with attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in automotive or motorsport stock control or parts inventory.
• Genuine interest in mechanical engineering, engines or motorsport.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, identification and organisation of engine components ready for engine builds and servicing activities.
• Ensure engine parts are correctly identified, stored and maintained, supporting accurate stock control and traceability.
• Ensure relevant paperwork, component records and documentation are completed accurately and maintained as required.
• Support regular stock checks and assist with maintaining accurate records of engine components and consumable items.
• Work closely with Stores, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering and other departments to ensure required components are available when needed.
• Support the Engine team in identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and working practices.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Quality Focused

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Operating 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 FOR

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

• 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.

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 Company

WHY US

Operating 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 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

As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.