No 1 Mechanic

United Autosports; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team is seeking a No1 Mechanic to lead the mechanical preparation of race cars in their Customer Racing Programme. This full-time role involves supervising a team, ensuring precision in car build standards, and collaborating closely with engineers. Candidates should have strong mechanical experience in high-level racing and leadership capabilities, with a willingness to travel globally and work under pressure. This position promises a dynamic and high-stakes environment focused on achieving exceptional performance.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical experience in LMP2, GT3, WEC, ELMS, IMSA or equivalent high-level programmes.
• Ability to maintain calm authority under pressure.
• Must be willing to travel globally and work long hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the build, strip, and mechanical preparation of the car.
• Supervise No2 Mechanics and support their development.
• Manage mechanical repairs and assembly changes under time pressure.
• Ensure that all work follows engineering specifications and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership capability

First-class mechanical skill

Strong communication

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

United Autosports – Customer Racing Programme
Full-time | Lead mechanical role | Global travel

If you are a highly experienced, disciplined and technically exceptional mechanic — someone who thrives on leadership, precision and delivering a flawless race car — this is your opportunity to lead car preparation in one of the most competitive classes in world motorsport.

About the Role

As the No1 Mechanic in our Customer Racing LMP2 / GT3 programme, you will be responsible for leading the mechanical preparation, build quality and trackside execution of your car. You will direct the No2 Mechanics, collaborate closely with engineers, and ensure every mechanical component is built, fitted and verified to the highest possible standard.

This is a leadership role on the garage floor. Your standards become the car’s performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the full build, strip and mechanical preparation of the car.
• Supervising No2 Mechanics and supporting their development.
• Ensuring all work is completed to engineering specification, torque settings and build procedures.
• Managing mechanical repairs, assembly changes and fault rectification under time pressure.
• Maintaining build sheets, documentation, version control and component traceability.
• Working directly with the Race Engineer to support setup changes and mechanical adjustments.
• Running pitstop responsibilities and ensuring the pit crew operates at elite standard.
• Maintaining an immaculate, organised working environment and tool control.
• Ensuring all safety and regulatory procedures are followed without exception.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong mechanical experience in LMP2, GT3, WEC, ELMS, IMSA or equivalent high-level programmes.
• Leadership capability and the ability to maintain calm authority under pressure.
• First-class mechanical skill, efficiency and precision.
• Strong communication with mechanics, engineers and operational colleagues.
• The ability to work long hours, travel globally and deliver consistently high standards.

If you take pride in delivering a car that you know is built perfectly — we want you.