No.2 Race Mechanic (Race Team Support)

Cadillac Formula 1 Team; Towcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadillac Formula 1 Team is seeking a No.2 Race Mechanic to join our factory-based race operations and help assemble, maintain, and continually develop our Formula 1 cars. You will work alongside No.1 Mechanics, Engineers, and Operations to ensure vehicles meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

There may be opportunities to support selected Formula 1 race and test events through a structured trackside rotation, contributing directly to vehicle readiness and

Responsibilities

• Assemble, service, maintain, and rebuild Formula 1 cars and components in accordance with engineering specifications, build procedures, and quality standards
• Deliver all build, maintenance, and preparation activities to agreed timelines while maintaining exceptional standards of workmanship, accuracy, and reliability
• Complete build documentation, inspection reports, component lifing records, and checklists to ensure full traceability and compliance
• Conduct planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions to maximise vehicle performance and reliability
• Identify, escalate, and support the resolution of technical, quality, and build-related issues
• Prepare and maintain race and test equipment, tooling, spares, and workshop assets to the highest operational standards
• Support simulator, rig, development, and test programmes as required
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to ensure vehicle readiness and successful programme delivery
• Attend selected Formula 1 events, supporting car preparation, servicing, repairs, setup changes, pit stop practice, and trackside operations as required
• Build effective working relationships across Mechanical, Engineering, Operations, and wider team functions, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through knowledge sharing, problem solving, and the adoption of best practices
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment, ensuring all tools, equipment, and components are properly controlled and maintained
• Operate in accordance with all company procedures, quality standards, health and safety requirements, and regulatory obligations

Job description

The No.2 Race Mechanic is a key member of the Race Team, responsible for the assembly, preparation, maintenance, and continuous development of our Formula 1® cars. Working within a high-performance environment, you will collaborate closely with No.1 Mechanics, Engineers, and Operations personnel to ensure all vehicles and associated assemblies are built, maintained, and delivered to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

Primarily factory-based, this role may also include opportunities to support selected Formula 1® race and test events through a structured trackside rotation programme, contributing directly to vehicle performance and operational excellence.

• Assemble, service, maintain, and rebuild Formula 1® cars, sub-assemblies, and components in accordance with engineering specifications, build procedures, and quality standards

• Deliver all build, maintenance, and preparation activities to agreed timelines while maintaining exceptional standards of workmanship, accuracy, and reliability

• Complete build documentation, inspection reports, component lifing records, and checklists to ensure full traceability and compliance

• Conduct planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions to maximise vehicle performance and reliability

• Identify, escalate, and support the resolution of technical, quality, and build-related issues

• Prepare and maintain race and test equipment, tooling, spares, and workshop assets to the highest operational standards

• Support simulator, rig, development, and test programmes as required

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to ensure vehicle readiness and successful programme delivery

• Attend selected Formula 1® events, supporting car preparation, servicing, repairs, setup changes, pit stop practice, and trackside operations as required

• Build effective working relationships across Mechanical, Engineering, Operations, and wider team functions, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Support continuous improvement initiatives through knowledge sharing, problem solving, and the adoption of best practices

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment, ensuring all tools, equipment, and components are properly controlled and maintained

• Operate in accordance with all company procedures, quality standards, health and safety requirements, and regulatory obligations