No 1 Mechanic - Race Team

Red Bull Racing Formula One Team; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula One team in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced No.1 Mechanic to lead a car crew and ensure flawless trackside execution. The role demands a hands-on leader with a proven motorsport background, responsible for the build and performance of the race car. Candidates should thrive under pressure and possess a keen attention to detail. Benefits include a bonus scheme, private healthcare, and more.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in top-level motorsport.
• Hands-on leadership in mechanics.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead car crew to build and maintain F1 car.
• Ensure components meet quality and performance standards.
• Manage and mentor mechanics in your team.
• Participate in pit stop practices.
• Oversee trackside operations at races.

Skills

Motorsport experience

Team leading

Attention to detail

Performance-driven

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to play your part in a World Championship-winning Formula One team? At Red Bull Racing, we don’t just build cars — we engineer performance, push limits and chase perfection every time the lights go out. We’re looking for a No.1 Mechanic to lead a car crew and deliver flawless trackside execution, working at the cutting edge of Formula One innovation.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the build, preparation and performance of one of our race cars — ensuring it’s assembled to the highest standards, run with absolute precision, and ready to perform when it matters most. From the factory floor to the world’s most iconic circuits, you’ll be at the heart of the action, collaborating with the best in the business to keep our cars fast, safe, and reliable.

What You’ll Do

• Lead your car crew to build and maintain a championship-winning F1 car to exacting specifications.
• Ensure every component meets Red Bull Racing’s relentless standards for quality, safety, and performance.
• Work closely with Race and Car Engineering to deliver setups that maximise performance and reliability.
• Manage and mentor mechanics within your team — leading by example in precision, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Play a key role in pit stop practice and performance, helping deliver world-class execution when seconds count.
• Be an active part of trackside operations at races and test events, ensuring the car is ready to perform at every session.

What We’re Looking For

You’re an experienced, motivated mechanic with a proven track record in top-level motorsport. You thrive under pressure, take pride in every detail and know what it means to deliver at the highest level. You’re a hands-on leader who drives performance in your team, inspires confidence and never settles for second best.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

If you’re driven to win and ready to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to join a team that’s redefining the limits of performance.