Motorsport Transmissions Technician – Elite Build & Maintenance

Paddock; Dovenby; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport UK, based at Dovenby Hall, seeks a Transmissions Technician to join the busy Transmissions team. You will build, maintain and repair high-performance transmission systems across multiple motorsport programmes, ensuring builds meet drawings and stringent quality standards.

You will work with colleagues across engineering, design and workshop teams, contributing to timely event readiness and maintaining exacting workmanship. Motorsport knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 Engineering/Fitter or equivalent in Motorsport or Automotive.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Hands-on assembly, disassembly, inspection and repair experience.
• Detail-oriented with pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Methodical approach to diagnosing and solving technical issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and workshop teams.
• Capable of working in a busy, collaborative technical environment.
• Motorsport or automotive workshop experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Transmission Assembly: Build and prepare transmissions per drawings and specs.
• Component Preparation: Prepare gears, casings, bearings and seals for assembly.
• Inspection & Measurement: Perform detailed inspections and dimensional checks.
• Maintenance & Repair: Service, strip down, repair and rebuild transmissions.
• Fault Finding: Identify faults and diagnose issues to minimise downtime.
• Technical Documentation: Interpret drawings and instructions for consistent builds.
• Quality Control: Inspect assemblies to meet quality and reliability standards.
• Event Support: Support tests and events domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Technical Understanding

Mechanical Knowledge

Practical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Quality Focus

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Engineering / Automotive / Motorsport

Job description

M-Sport UK, based at Dovenby Hall, seeks a Transmissions Technician to join the busy Transmissions team. You will build, maintain and repair high-performance transmission systems across multiple motorsport programmes, ensuring builds meet drawings and stringent quality standards.

You will work with colleagues across engineering, design and workshop teams, contributing to timely event readiness and maintaining exacting workmanship. Motorsport knowledge is preferred.