Lead Race Team Mechanic - Pit Equipment & Trackside

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Towcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a lead factory-based Race Team Mechanic to own pit equipment and race support systems. You will oversee development, maintenance and operational readiness for all pit tools, coordinating car builds at both the factory and races when required.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and GM Power Unit teams to drive improvements and ensure equipment reliability, readiness, and safe operation across factory and trackside environments.

Qualifications

• Lead factory-based mechanic for pit equipment and race support systems.
• Experience in development, maintenance and readiness of pit tools and systems.
• Ability to work across factory, race team and partner functions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the No.1 Race Team Mechanic for pit equipment and associated systems, ensuring readiness and reliability.
• Coordinate build of race cars at the factory and at races when required.
• Maintain asset registers, service schedules and inventory controls for traceability.
• Monitor developments to identify future pit equipment needs and support testing and deployment.
• Plan and run factory pit stop practice sessions with prepared and serviceable equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design Office and Power Unit stakeholders on equipment projects and DMU sessions.
• Drive continuous improvement in car build, pit stop performance and equipment reliability.
• Attend selected Formula 1 events to provide trackside support and crew coverage as needed.
• Work with Parts, Logistics and Operations to manage event freight and spares.
• Mentor mechanics for race team exposure and trackside experience.
• Build strong relationships across Mechanical, Engineering, Operations and Race Team functions.
• Promote accountability, teamwork and operational excellence with regular updates on readiness and risks.
• Ensure all activities comply with procedures, standards, regulations and Health & Safety policies.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, workshop organisation and safety.

Skills

Pit equipment management

Race car build coordination

Equipment maintenance

Operational readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Trackside support

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Job description

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a lead factory-based Race Team Mechanic to own pit equipment and race support systems. You will oversee development, maintenance and operational readiness for all pit tools, coordinating car builds at both the factory and races when required.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and GM Power Unit teams to drive improvements and ensure equipment reliability, readiness, and safe operation across factory and trackside environments.