No.1 Race Team Mechanic - (Race Team Support)

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Towcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a lead factory-based Race Team Mechanic to own pit equipment and race support systems. You will oversee development, maintenance and operational readiness for all pit tools, coordinating car builds at both the factory and races when required.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and GM Power Unit teams to drive improvements and ensure equipment reliability, readiness, and safe operation across factory and trackside environments.

Qualifications

• Lead factory-based mechanic for pit equipment and race support systems.
• Experience in development, maintenance and readiness of pit tools and systems.
• Ability to work across factory, race team and partner functions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the No.1 Race Team Mechanic for pit equipment and associated systems, ensuring readiness and reliability.
• Coordinate build of race cars at the factory and at races when required.
• Maintain asset registers, service schedules and inventory controls for traceability.
• Monitor developments to identify future pit equipment needs and support testing and deployment.
• Plan and run factory pit stop practice sessions with prepared and serviceable equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design Office and Power Unit stakeholders on equipment projects and DMU sessions.
• Drive continuous improvement in car build, pit stop performance and equipment reliability.
• Attend selected Formula 1 events to provide trackside support and crew coverage as needed.
• Work with Parts, Logistics and Operations to manage event freight and spares.
• Mentor mechanics for race team exposure and trackside experience.
• Build strong relationships across Mechanical, Engineering, Operations and Race Team functions.
• Promote accountability, teamwork and operational excellence with regular updates on readiness and risks.
• Ensure all activities comply with procedures, standards, regulations and Health & Safety policies.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, workshop organisation and safety.

Skills

Pit equipment management

Race car build coordination

Equipment maintenance

Operational readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Trackside support

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Job description

The No.1 Race Team Mechanic is the lead factory-based mechanical specialist for car build, pit equipment and race support systems, responsible for ensuring their preparation, development, maintenance, and operational readiness.

Working closely with Mechanical, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, and GM Power Unit teams, you will oversee the delivery of pit equipment to the highest standards of performance, reliability, and quality. Acting as a key interface between factory operations and the Race Team, you will support equipment development programmes, race event preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness.

Primarily based at the factory, this role also may provide trackside support through attendance at selected Formula 1® events when required, ensuring continuity of expertise and operational capability across both factory and race team activities. Flexibility is essential to support team priorities, development programmes, and event preparation activities within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

• Act as the No.1 Race Team Mechanic with responsibility for the management, maintenance, development, and operational readiness of pit equipment and associated systems
• Co-ordinate build of race cars both in the factory and at races when required

• Maintain asset registers, service schedules, equipment readiness plans, and inventory controls to ensure full accountability and traceability

• Monitor car and system developments to identify future pit equipment requirements, supporting the testing, validation, deployment, and continuous improvement of equipment and associated systems

• Support the planning and delivery of factory pit stop practice sessions, ensuring all equipment is prepared, serviceable, and fit for purpose

• Collaborate with Engineering, Design Office, and GM Power Unit stakeholders to deliver equipment development projects that enhance operational performance, reliability, and efficiency, including attending DMU sessions

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives relating to car build, pit stop performance, equipment reliability, and operational effectiveness

• Attend selected Formula 1® events to provide trackside support, including car build, preparation, servicing, pit stop operations, and personnel cover where required

• Work closely with Parts, Logistics, and Operations teams to ensure event freight is accurately prepared, packed, tracked, and delivered, with the correct components, equipment, and spares allocated to each event

• Support the development and mentoring of mechanics seeking further race team exposure and trackside experience

• Build strong relationships across Mechanical, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, and Race Team functions to ensure effective collaboration and delivery

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while providing regular updates to stakeholders on equipment readiness, project progress, and operational risks

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, technical standards, regulatory requirements, and Health & Safety policies

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, equipment control, workshop organisation, and safe working practices, driving continuous improvement in both safety and quality performance