No 2 Mechanic - Jaguar TCS Racing

Fortescue Zero; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; 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 5 days

Childcare Benefits

On-site gym access

Job summary

Jaguar TCS Racing in the UK seeks a No 2 Mechanic to join our elite team, managing test car and assembly builds and leading trackside mechanics during test events.

You will ensure builds comply with engineering drawings and bulletins, manage spares, and support the team across factory and event days, including weekends and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as mechanic at a race/rally team.
• Experience of managing varying workloads.
• Familiar with HV vehicle operating protocols.
• Confident with Microsoft Office suite (Excel / OneNote / Word).
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, and maintain cars, components and equipment daily.
• Attend test, rig, PR or race events; be based at the factory when not on event.
• Ensure builds follow approved engineering specs and build sheets.
• Escalate faults to Chief Mechanic or Design.
• Suggest improvements to components, equipment and practices.
• Operate tools and pit equipment as required.
• Build up and pack down garage/track setups as needed.
• Keep components protected, organized and stocks topped up.
• Record performance measures to identify downtime causes.
• Maintain positive relationships with factory departments and personnel.
• Be proactive, work with initiative, and meet time frames, including weekends/bank holidays.
• Follow and enforce health and Safety policy.

Skills

Race team mechanic

Workload management

HV vehicle protocols

MS Office

UK driving license

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 2 Mechanic to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in an exciting work environment.

About the role

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

• Assemble, disassemble, and maintain cars, car components and other agreed assemblies and equipment, day to day
• As a full‑time team mechanic, attend test, rig, PR or race events as required, whilst being based at the factory daily when not on event.
• Ensure that cars, components and assemblies are built to approved engineering specifications, referencing drawings, technical bulletins and build specs as distributed and that build checklists and build sheets are completed as required.
• Ensure all faults and issues are escalated to the Chief Mechanic or to Design.
• Identify and suggest improvements to components, team equipment and working practices day to day
• Operate necessary tools and pit equipment as required
• To build up and pack down garage / track setup environments as and when required.
• To maintain good practice, including but-not-limited-to ensuring components are packaged and protected when not in use, components are organised and stored in defined locations, topping up consumable stocks in the workshop, trucks and freight and ensuring equipment and bays are kept clean and tidy.
• Record and work with personal and department performance measures to identify the cause of any downtime or delays.
• Maintain positive relationships with all other factory departments and company personnel.
• To be able to work under their own initiative when necessary.
• To have a ‘can do’ proactive attitude day in day out and support others to compete their tasks.
• Complete tasks given within agreed time frames and on occasion, work outside of ‘normal’ hours, sometimes including weekends and bank holidays.
• To follow and actively enforce the company’s health and Safety policy

About you

• Previous experience as mechanic at a race/rally team required
• 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?

Our UK benefits include:

• 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.