Formula E Mechanic

Lola Cars; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lola Cars, based at Silverstone, seeks a hands-on Formula Mechanic to prepare, assemble, inspect and maintain the Lola Formula E car for race and test events under the Chief Mechanic.

You will work across suspension, steering, braking, hydraulics, powertrain, and electronics, ensuring safety, quality and traceability while meeting tight event deadlines and contributing to reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical, automotive, motorsport, or engineering technical qualification or apprenticeship.
• Previous experience in a professional motorsport workshop or race team is desirable.
• Experience working with high-voltage electric powertrains or electrical safety awareness is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical preparation, build, inspection, servicing, repair and presentation of Lola Formula E car(s) for race and test events.
• Follow build sheets, setup sheets, drawings and instructions from Chief Mechanic and engineering team.
• Prepare and maintain mechanical systems including suspension, steering, braking, hydraulics, pneumatics, and powertrain.
• Support garage and pit-lane operations, ensuring the car and tools are ready for each session.
• Carry out fault-finding, torque checks, measurements and sign-offs with traceable records.
• Assist with car assembly, setup changes and repairs between sessions under deadlines.

Skills

Motorsport experience

High-voltage safety awareness

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Torque wrench

Calipers

Multimeter

Job description

The Opportunity

At Lola Cars, we are building something special.

What You Will Be Doing

Carry out the mechanical preparation, build, inspection, servicing, repair, and presentation of the Lola Formula E car(s) for race and test events under the direction of the Chief Mechanic.

• Complete allocated work safely, accurately, and to schedule, following build sheets, setup sheets, drawings, work orders, and instructions from the Chief Mechanic and engineering team.
• Prepare and maintain assigned mechanical systems and components, including suspension, steering, braking, wheel and tyre systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling, bodywork, and composite components.
• Support garage and pit-lane operations during events, ensuring the car, equipment, tools, and working area are ready for each session and managed to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with car assembly, setup changes, component changes, inspections, repairs, and rebuilds between sessions, working efficiently within tight event deadlines.
• Carry out fault-finding and mechanical rectification, reporting issues promptly to the Chief Mechanic and supporting engineers with clear, factual information.
• Complete torque checks, measurements, inspections, cleanliness checks, and sign-offs in accordance with team procedures, ensuring all critical work is recorded and traceable.
• Support the safe integration and operation of high-voltage and electric powertrain systems, working only within the team's electrical safety procedures and authorised responsibilities.
• Maintain tools, equipment, spares, consumables, lifting equipment, and garage infrastructure in a clean, safe, serviceable, and event-ready condition.
• Assist with the packing, loading, transport, receipt, and preparation of race and test cars, spares, and equipment for domestic and international events.
• Contribute to reliability and continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues, suggesting practical improvements, and supporting preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate build records, inspection sheets, fault reports, component histories, and post-event documentation as directed by the Chief Mechanic.
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Mechanic, Race Engineer, engineers, mechanics, operations, logistics, and performance groups to deliver safe, legal, reliable, and high-performance car operation.
• Support the development of team procedures and best practices, and undertake other reasonable mechanical duties required to support the Lola Formula E team.

What We Are Looking For

• Self-motivated to develop, learn, and deliver the Formula Mechanic remit in a high-performance motorsport environment.
• A hands-on, practical, and positive approach to problem-solving, coupled with a can-do attitude and a high degree of initiative.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate, clean, and repeatable workmanship.
• Able to follow technical instructions precisely, while also having the confidence to raise concerns and ask for clarification when required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, concise updates to the Chief Mechanic and wider team.
• Comfortable working calmly and effectively in a fluid, time-critical environment, including during race and test events.
• Work systematically and methodically, with a clear understanding of inspection, torque, sign-off, configuration control, and safe working practices.
• Able to build positive working relationships and contribute constructively as part of a close-knit car crew.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the resilience to respond positively to changing priorities, unexpected faults, and demanding event schedules.
• Committed to teamwork, continuous improvement, and developing technical capability through feedback and practical experience.
• Organised and dependable, with good time-management skills and the ability to complete multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Physically capable of working safely in a demanding garage, pit-lane, workshop, and event environment, including extended periods on feet.
• Demonstrates a strong interest in motorsport, electric vehicle technology, and reliable high-performance engineering.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Relevant mechanical, automotive, motorsport, or engineering technical qualification, apprenticeship, or commensurate practical experience.
• Previous experience in a professional motorsport workshop, race team, automotive engineering, or similarly demanding mechanical environment is desirable.
• Experience in Formula E, Formula 1, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar, Formula 2, or another high-level motorsport category is desirable.
• Practical knowledge of race-car mechanical systems, including suspension, steering, braking, wheel and tyre systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and composite components.
• Experience working around high-voltage electric powertrains, together with relevant electrical safety training or authorisation, is desirable.

Why Lola

This is a rare opportunity to join one of motorsport’s most iconic names at a defining stage in its next chapter.

Based at Silverstone, you will work alongside talented engineers, technicians and performance specialists developing world-class race vehicles in a fast-moving, high-performance environment where precision, innovation and teamwork matter every day.

If you are driven by motorsport, excited by performance engineering and motivated by the chance to make a visible impact, we would love to hear from you as Lola continues to push forward across next-generation electric motorsport.

Role, Location & Hours

The role will be based at the Silverstone, Lola Facility, with regular travel required for Formula E race and test events. The successful applicant must be adaptable and flexible regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends, to support event attendance, vehicle preparation, and testing. A normal working week is 40 hours, 8 hours a day Monday to Friday, with additional race and test event commitments as required.

Closing Date

10th September 2026 (we may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lola Cars is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected.