Lead Race Team Mechanic — Pit Equipment & Trackside

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development potential

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a No.1 Race Team Mechanic to lead factory-based mechanical support for car build, pit equipment, and race operations. You will coordinate race car builds at the factory and at tracks, oversee asset registers and maintenance, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Logistics and Power Unit teams to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

The role offers exposure to elite motorsport, with travel to events and a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience as No.1/No.2 Race Team Mechanic in Formula 1.
• Extensive knowledge of high-performance motorsport mechanical systems, operational processes, logistics, freight preparation, and inventory management.
• Proven experience leading complex mechanical projects, equipment development programmes, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Power Unit, and Race Team personnel.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against demanding deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability, with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience supporting vehicle development, Power Unit programmes, or related engineering activities is advantageous.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally in support of race and test operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery, maintenance, development, and readiness of pit equipment and related systems.
• Coordinate race car builds at the factory and at races when required.
• Maintain asset registers, service schedules, and inventory controls for full accountability.
• Monitor car and system developments to identify future pit equipment requirements.
• Support factory pit stop practice sessions ensuring equipment is prepared and ready.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design Office, and GM Power Unit stakeholders on equipment development projects including DMU sessions.
• Drive continuous improvement relating to car build, pit stop performance, equipment reliability, and operational effectiveness.
• Attend selected Formula 1 events to provide trackside support and personnel cover when required.
• Work with Parts, Logistics, and Operations to ensure event freight is prepared, packed, tracked and delivered.
• Develop and mentor mechanics seeking race team exposure and trackside experience.
• Build relationships across Mechanical, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, and Race Team functions for effective collaboration.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and safety while updating stakeholders on readiness and risk.

Skills

Race Team Mechanic leadership

Pit stop operations

Pit equipment development

High-performance motorsport knowledge

Project leadership

Collaboration across teams

Planning & organisation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a No.1 Race Team Mechanic to lead factory-based mechanical support for car build, pit equipment, and race operations. You will coordinate race car builds at the factory and at tracks, oversee asset registers and maintenance, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Logistics and Power Unit teams to ensure readiness and continuous improvement.

The role offers exposure to elite motorsport, with travel to events and a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and