Lead Race Team Mechanic: Pit Equipment & Trackside Expert

Cadillac Formula 1® Team; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous time off

Career development

Job summary

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is seeking a No.1 Race Team Mechanic to lead factory-based pit equipment and race support systems, ensuring peak readiness for car builds and events.

You will work with Engineering, Operations, Logistics and Power Unit teams to oversee equipment development, testing, and deployment while supporting race event preparation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as No.1/No.2 Race Team Mechanic within Formula 1®, including involvement in pit stop operations and pit equipment development.
• 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.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally in support of race and test operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the No.1 Race Team Mechanic with responsibility for the management, maintenance, development, and operational readiness of pit equipment and associated systems.
• Coordinate build of race cars both in the factory and at races when required.
• Maintain asset registers, service schedules, equipment readiness plans, and inventory controls to ensure full accountability and traceability.
• Monitor car and system developments to identify future pit equipment requirements, supporting the testing, validation, deployment, and continuous improvement of equipment and associated systems.
• Support the planning and delivery of factory pit stop practice sessions, ensuring all equipment is prepared, serviceable, and fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design Office, and GM Power Unit stakeholders to deliver equipment development projects that enhance operational performance, reliability, and efficiency, including attending DMU sessions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives relating to car build, pit stop performance, equipment reliability, and operational effectiveness.
• Attend selected Formula 1® events to provide trackside support, including car build, preparation, servicing, pit stop operations, and personnel cover where required.
• Work closely with Parts, Logistics, and Operations teams to ensure event freight is accurately prepared, packed, tracked, and delivered, with the correct components, equipment, and spares allocated to each event.
• Support the development and mentoring of mechanics seeking further race team exposure and trackside experience
• Build strong relationships across Mechanical, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, and Race Team functions to ensure effective collaboration and delivery
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while providing regular updates to stakeholders on equipment readiness, project progress, and operational risks
• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, technical standards, regulatory requirements, and Health & Safety policies
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, equipment control, workshop organisation, and safe working practices, driving continuous improvement in both safety and quality performance

Skills

Pit stop operations

Equipment development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Inventory management

MS Office

Job description

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is seeking a No.1 Race Team Mechanic to lead factory-based pit equipment and race support systems, ensuring peak readiness for car builds and events.

You will work with Engineering, Operations, Logistics and Power Unit teams to oversee equipment development, testing, and deployment while supporting race event preparation and continuous improvement initiatives.