Formula E Mechanic — High-Performance Motorsport

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

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.