No.1 Mechanic – Historic & Heritage Vehicles

Garage 59; Brackley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Brackley is looking for a No.1 Mechanic to lead restoration and maintenance of historic Formula 1 and classic race cars. The ideal candidate will have experience in classic car restoration and a passion for motorsport history. Join a growing team with competitive salary and travel opportunities, focused on precision and automotive excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Travel opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience with historic motorsport vehicles or classic car restoration.
• Deep mechanical understanding and appreciation for heritage engineering.
• Ability to work independently and uphold presentation standards.
• Passion for motorsport history and craftsmanship.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead restoration, maintenance, and event preparation of historic Formula 1 and classic race cars.
• Ensure authenticity and mechanical integrity of heritage vehicles.
• Maintain detailed service records and parts inventories.
• Support logistics and presentation at concours, exhibitions, and private events.

Skills

Experience with historic motorsport vehicles or classic car restoration

Deep mechanical understanding and appreciation for heritage engineering

Ability to work independently and uphold presentation standards

Passion for motorsport history and craftsmanship

Job description

Overview

No.1 Mechanic – Historic & Heritage Vehicles – Location: Brackley, UK
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Vehicle Collection – Historic & Heritage
Start Date: ASAP

Garage 59 is a championship-winning racing team but it is also much more than that. Alongside our race programmes, we manage and maintain an extraordinary collection of exclusive road and race vehicles, from iconic Formula 1 cars to rare supercars and breathtaking bespoke creations. In all of our endeavours, we are dedicated to performance, precision, and automotive excellence at the very highest level.

We have entered a new, exciting phase of growth and expansion, scaling up our operations and technical capabilities to meet increasing demand and prepare for future race programmes. Centred on our state-of-the-art Technical Centre in Brackley, in the heart of the UK\'s Motorsport Valley, but also at our North American base on the East Coast of the US, we are building a team that reflects our ambitions.

We are now looking for people with a winning mindset and passion for technical excellence to help us shape the next chapter of Garage 59.

Garage 59 have several No.1 Technician vacancies opening up within its expanding vehicle collection department as well as the race team. These roles require skill sets from current F1 and hypercar technicians, as well as experienced GT3 race technicians. You’ll be working across a diverse fleet of high-performance vehicles, including modern and historic Formula 1 cars, cutting-edge hypercars, and GT3 race cars.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead restoration, maintenance, and event preparation of historic Formula 1 and classic race cars.
• Ensure authenticity and mechanical integrity of heritage vehicles.
• Maintain detailed service records and parts inventories.
• Support logistics and presentation at concours, exhibitions, and private events.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with historic motorsport vehicles or classic car restoration.
• Deep mechanical understanding and appreciation for heritage engineering.
• Ability to work independently and uphold presentation standards.
• Passion for motorsport history and craftsmanship.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Why Join Garage 59?

• Work with championship-winning race cars and iconic luxury vehicles.
• Be part of a growing team with a clear vision and strong technical leadership.
• Competitive salary and travel opportunities.
• A collaborative, driven, and supportive team culture.