Formula E Mechanic - High-Voltage EV Race Prep

Lola Cars International.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lola Cars International is seeking experienced Formula E Mechanics to join its growing team at Silverstone as we enter the Gen 4.0 era of Formula E. You will support the preparation, build, inspection, servicing and repair of Lola Formula E race cars for test and race events, ensuring all work is safe, accurate and to the highest professional standard.

Working under the Chief Mechanic, you will help assemble, maintain and operate race cars, contribute to reliability and performance, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Motorsport experience

High-voltage safety awareness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

Workshop safety training

Job description

Lola Cars International is seeking experienced Formula E Mechanics to join its growing team at Silverstone as we enter the Gen 4.0 era of Formula E. You will support the preparation, build, inspection, servicing and repair of Lola Formula E race cars for test and race events, ensuring all work is safe, accurate and to the highest professional standard.

Working under the Chief Mechanic, you will help assemble, maintain and operate race cars, contribute to reliability and performance, and