No 1 Mechanic - Jaguar TCS Racing

Fortescue Zero; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Aviva Pension

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Electric Car Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus public holidays,

5 additional days option

Childcare Benefits

On-site gym access

Job summary

Jaguar TCS Racing is seeking a No 1 Mechanic to manage test car and rig build activities, ensuring drawings and build bulletins are followed and that spares are defined and available. You will lead the test mechanics group at all test events and ensure safe operation trackside and in the factory.

With a background as No 1 Mechanic at a world-stage team, you will coordinate with parts and design teams, maintain equipment readiness, and drive improvements across the department while upholding high

Qualifications

• Experience as No 1 Mechanic at a world-stage race/rally team.
• Experience managing varying workloads.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead test team and manage all test car & rig build activities with adherence to drawings and build specs.
• Provide trackside vehicle build and lead test mechanics group for all test events.
• Enforce health and safety policy trackside and at the factory.
• Coordinate with Parts Co-ordinator to capture lifing data after tests.
• Ensure test hardware, equipment and spares are available and spec-compliant.
• Record faults to design/engineering teams for improvements.
• Set up and pack down garage/track environments as required.
• Assist in packing air freight/trucks when needed.
• Promote workshop best practices and mentor junior/senior staff.
• Identify department improvements and personnel performance opportunities.
• Maintain good relationships with other departments and company personnel.
• Maintain professional presentation of staff and department.
• Work proactively and take initiative; support others to complete tasks.
• Complete tasks within agreed time frames.
• Occasionally work outside of normal hours.
• Follow and enforce health & safety policy.

Skills

Team leadership

Test & build coordination

Safety compliance

Tools

HV vehicle protocols

MS Office

Job description

Accelerate Your Career

Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. With a rich heritage in racing and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, Jaguar TCS Racing combines passion, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to compete at the highest levels of motorsport.

An opportunity has arisen for a No 1 Mechanic to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in an exciting work environment.

About the role

To manage all test car and assembly build activities ensuring Technical Drawings and Bulletins are captured and adhered to, relevant spares are defined and available and that build schedules are followed.Provide trackside vehicle build and lead test mechanics group for all test events.

What you will do

• Manage all test car and rig build activities ensuring hardware is assembled correctly using Technical Drawings, Technical Bulletins and Build Specification documentation whilst ensuring agreed build schedules are adhered to.
• Ensure the Test team are adhering to defined HSE policy both trackside and at the factory to ensure safe running of the car at all times (safety checks, signage, PPE etc).
• In conjunction with the Parts Co-ordinator, ensure all test hardware usage is captured accurately to allow for prompt recording in lifing software after every test / rig use.
• Test Team pit equipment responsibility. Ensure the test team pit equipment is available and at the correct spec, remaining race relevant for ease of transfer of info between race and test teams.
• Record / highlight faults to design and engineering as necessary.
• To build up and pack down garage / track setup environments as required.
• Assist in the packing of air freight / trucks as required.
• Champion workshop operation best practice. Set the example for junior and senior technicians alike.
• Assist in Identifying ways to improve the department and personnel performance.
• Maintain positive relationships with all other factory departments and company personnel.
• Maintainhigh standard ofstaff and department presentation.
• To be able to work under their own initiative when necessary.
• To have a ‘can do’ proactive attitude day in day out and proactively support others to compete their tasks.
• Complete tasks within agreed time frames.
• On occasion, work outside of ‘normal’ hours.
• To follow and actively enforce the company’s health and Safety policy

About you

• Previously operated as a #1 Mechanic at a race/rally team on a world stage
• Experience of managing varying workloads
• Familiar with HV vehicle operating protocols an advantage
• Confident with Microsoft Office suite (Excel / OneNote / Word)
• Full UK Driving License

What is in it for you?

• Bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holidaypluspublic holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.