No1 / Chief Mechanic

Paddock; Felsted; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyons Racing is a historic race team built around a winning mentality, and we're looking for our next Number One Mechanic — the person who takes full ownership of car preparation and race operations, front to back. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of a small, competitive outfit where the quality of the work is what wins races.

You'll cover everything from meticulous winter builds through to trackside decision-making under pressure, working on cars spanning six decades of racing

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in a small, competitive race team.
• Holistic ownership of car preparation and race operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead winter builds and trackside event work.
• Oversee all car preparation from workshop to race day.
• Collaborate with drivers and owners to optimise performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Meticulous, methodical preparation

Job description

# No1 / Chief MechanicLyons RacingFelsted, United KingdomPosted 21 Sept 2026## About this roleNo1 / CHIEF MECHANICHistoric Motorsport — F1, GT & Sports Cars, 1960s to the Current EraLyons Racing is a historic race team built around a winning mentality, and we're looking for our next Number One Mechanic — the person who takes full ownership of car preparation and race operations, front to back. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of a small, competitive outfit where the quality of the work is what wins races.You'll cover everything from meticulous winter builds through to trackside decision-making under pressure, working on cars spanning six decades of racing history — from 1960s F1 and sports racers through to current-era GT machinery.THE ROLEAttention to detailMeticulous, methodical preparation — the standard our reputation is built on.Ways of workingEqually comfortable running a job solo in the workshop and working as part of the wider race team.Location & travelBased in Essex, with travel to events across the trackside calendar — workshop-based build and preparation, and trackside event work required.EnvironmentCompetitive, fast-paced and quality-obsessed. We measure ourselves on results.LicenceHGV licence preferred but not essential.CompensationCompetitive, based on experience.WHY JOIN USWinning mentalityA team that's built around performance, and expects to be at the front.High-profile eventsCompete at some of the biggest names on the historic racing calendar.Proven track recordGenuine results and a history of success to build on, not start from scratch.Great customersWork with owners and drivers who value the craft as much as we do.Close-knit teamA small, family-feel operation where everyone's contribution is seen and valued.LIFE AT LYONS RACINGHistoric paddocks, race-morning pressure and winter workshop hours — a look at where the job actually happens.HOW TO APPLYSend your CV and a note on your experience with historic racing cars to Lyons Racing. Include a contact number and your earliest available start date.