Engineer

Daytona Motorsport; Esher; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona Motorsport at Daytona Sandown Park is seeking an Engineer to join our engineering team. You will help maintain, service, repair, and prepare our kart fleet to ensure safety and high performance during events.

Work involves assisting with workshop operations, fault diagnosis, and accurate record-keeping, while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised workspace. Evening, weekend, and busy event rotas are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical experience in a workshop or motorsport setting.
• Experience in a fast-paced venue environment is preferred.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, servicing, repair, and preparation of the kart fleet.
• Ensure vehicles meet Daytona standards and are available for operations.
• Support fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Complete maintenance records and engineering documentation accurately.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Motorsport experience

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Team player

IT skills

Flexible availability

Own tools

Safety-focused

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Engineer

Location: Daytona Sandown Park, More Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AN
Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Head of Engineering / Assistant Head of Engineering

Are you an experienced mechanic, vehicle technician, or workshop engineer looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced motorsport environment? As an Engineer at Daytona Sandown Park, you'll play a key role in maintaining our kart fleet, supporting workshop operations, and helping ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance across the venue.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a skilled and supportive engineering team
• Gain experience working in a fast-paced motorsport environment
• Hands-on role focused on vehicle maintenance and workshop operations
• Develop your skills with opportunities for progression within the business
• Work on a fleet of high-performance racing karts

About Daytona & Sandown Park

Daytona is the UK's leading karting operator, delivering one of the most authentic motorsport experiences available in arrive-and-drive karting. From championship-winning DMAX race karts and iconic endurance events to corporate experiences and junior driver development, Daytona provides unrivalled racing opportunities for drivers of all levels.

Daytona Sandown Park is a long-established outdoor karting venue operating in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Quality, consistency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every customer receives a safe, professional, and memorable experience.

The Role

As an Engineer, you will work as part of the engineering team to support all technical and safety aspects of the venue's engineering operation. You will assist with the maintenance, servicing, repair, and preparation of the kart fleet, ensuring vehicles are available, safe, and maintained to the standards required by the business.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will help ensure the workshop operates efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, organisation, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Fleet Operations

• Assist with the maintenance, servicing, repair, and preparation of the kart fleet
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to Daytona standards and available for operations
• Support fault diagnosis, repairs, preventative maintenance, and engineering projects
• Complete maintenance records and engineering documentation accurately and on time

Workshop

• Support stock control, parts management
• Maintain a clean, organised, and professional workshop environment
• Ensure tools, equipment, and machinery are used, maintained, and stored correctly

Safety & Compliance

• Work in accordance with company policies, engineering standards, and health & safety procedures
• Report defects, safety concerns, and equipment issues promptly
• Support the safe delivery of all on-track and off-track activities
• Maintain accurate records in line with company procedures

Venue & Team Support

• Work closely with the engineering team to maintain high standards of safety, reliability, and fleet performance
• Assist with venue maintenance and operational requirements when required
• Participate in engineering rotas, including evenings, weekends, and busy event periods
• Support the smooth running of venue operations through a positive, professional, and customer-focused approach

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical, vehicle maintenance, or engineering experience
• Previous experience in a workshop, garage, motorsport, or engineering environment
• Good understanding of maintenance procedures and accurate record keeping
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, professional, and safety-focused approach to work
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and internet use, would be advantageous
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
• Experience within motorsport, karting, automotive, or similar operational environments would be advantageous
• Must own tools (or be willing to acquire required tools)