Hypercar Bodywork Mechanic — Precision Panels & Fast Turns

United Autosports; Altofts; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 25 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance 2x pay

EAP

TOIL

Travel opportunities

Career progression

Learning & development

Job summary

United Autosports is seeking a meticulous Bodywork Mechanic to work on the McLaren Hypercar Programme. You will fit, maintain and rapidly repair all bodywork and aero components, influencing reliability, aero performance, cooling and safety.

The role requires exceptional attention to detail, calmness under pressure and the ability to turn cars around quickly while maintaining high standards. International travel and long race weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical experience in high-level motorsport (WEC, LMP, GT, FE, F1 or similar).
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork across departments.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, fitting and maintaining bodywork, panels, aero components and hardware.
• Ensuring perfect alignment, secure mounting and correct clearances.
• Carrying out fast repairs, swaps and turnarounds during live sessions.
• Working closely with Mechanics, Engineers, Composites and Garage Technicians.
• Managing bodywork racks, protection, storage and event allocation.
• Supporting damage inspection and coordinating composite repairs.
• Maintaining perfect presentation of all fitted surfaces.
• Supporting pitstop operations and event build/pack-down.

Skills

High-level motorsport experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Pressure management

Job description

United Autosports is seeking a meticulous Bodywork Mechanic to work on the McLaren Hypercar Programme. You will fit, maintain and rapidly repair all bodywork and aero components, influencing reliability, aero performance, cooling and safety.

The role requires exceptional attention to detail, calmness under pressure and the ability to turn cars around quickly while maintaining high standards. International travel and long race weekends are expected.