Job Opportunity: Graduate Engineering Technician

Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Workplace pension scheme (3% employer)

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Job summary

The Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub (SSEH) in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineering Technician to join our R&D team at Silverstone. You will help operate and maintain the facility, support wind tunnels and test rigs, and contribute to tool and service development.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for cycling, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent in Mathematics.
• Experience working with bikes and cycling background is preferred.
• Passion for cycling and sports performance development.
• Able to demonstrate a practical and methodical problem-solving approach.
• Hands-on and competent with bikes, equipment and high-value components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and upkeep of the SSEH R&D facility.
• Provide technical support for equipment and instrumentation during tests and programmes.
• Assist with servicing, maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Assist with internal engineering projects and development of tools and services.
• Help implement and maintain H&S documentation, procedures and risk assessments.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization and contribute to a safe working environment.

Skills

Hands-on

Bike handling

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Education

A-Level Mathematics

Nice-to-have: Mechanical/Aerodynamics degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Opportunity: Graduate Engineering Technician

Sep 12, 2026

About Us

The Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub (SSEH) is a pioneering sports engineering facility,providing the tools and environment for innovation in sport, enabling engineers and sports performance professionals to undertake cutting-edge research and development.

About the Role

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a competent and hands-on individual to join our expanding team and R&D facility as an Engineering Technician.

The successful candidate will be part of a small team and will support SSEH with the operation, maintenance and development of the facility and the associated equipment including wind tunnels and mechanical test rigs.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the general operation and up-keep of the SSEH R&D facility
• To provide technical support with the operation of equipment and associated instrumentation to support and execute customer test sessions and programmes
• To provide technical support to assist with servicing, maintenance and calibration of equipment and instrumentation
• To assist with internal engineering projects and with the development of tools and services
• To assist with implementing and maintaining H&S documentation, operating procedures and risk assessments
• To assist with maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and organisation within the SSEH facility, as maintaining a safe working environment.
• A passion for cycling, sporting performance and development
• Experience working with bikes
• A- Level or equivalent in Mathematics
• Able to demonstrate a practical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Hands-on and competent in the handling of bikes, sensitive equipment and high-value products and components
• Highly motivated
• A self-starter and team player with the ability to work independently
• Proactive, well organised with a critical eye for detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent skills in Microsoft including Excel
• Flexible working, support evening or weekend customer requirements where required
• You must have already graduated to apply for this role
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Nice to have:

• A degree in any of the following disciplines; Mechanical, Aerodynamics
• 25 days' holiday
• Workplace pension scheme in place (with employer contribution 3% if employee pays in 5% as per standard rules)
• Option to divert that into a private pension where we would also pass on any employer’s NI contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking.

This position is located at our offices in Silverstone (NN12). All our Interviews are conducted in-person at our Silverstone facility.

Employment Contract: Permanent, full-time