No2 Mechanic

Novatech Ltd; West Kingsdown; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + benefits

Up to 31 days holiday

Staff pass to attend MSV events

Job summary

MSV is seeking a versatile No2 Mechanic to join the Brands Hatch Engineering team. You will assist with maintenance of our high-performance fleet, including single-seaters and rally-spec cars, within a small workshop and team environment.

The role requires a good grounding in mechanical engineering and a valid UK driving licence. Weekend work is on a rota basis, with opportunities to progress and further training in a busy race and events setting at MSV circuits.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence held
• Willingness to work weekends as part of a rota
• Track record of meeting strict deadlines

Responsibilities

• Assist with thorough inspections and maintenance of high-performance vehicles
• Ensure vehicles are maintained to correct specifications
• Collaborate with Engineering team to locate and fix issues efficiently
• Contribute to large-scale rebuilds within the Engineering team
• Process paperwork in accordance with procedures
• Clean vehicles inside and out after work
• Maintain a clean and organized workshop
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

City and Guilds

Level 3 qualification

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a versatile and hardworking No2 Mechanic to join the Engineering team at Brands Hatch. This role will involve working within a small team, assisting with maintenance our fleet of high performance single seater race cars, 4x4's, Caterhams and Rally specced Toyota GT86s as well as a whole host of site maintenance vehicles, to ensure we deliver market leading retail and corporate motor racing events.

Jobs duties will include:

• Assisting the team conducting thorough inspections and maintenance of our high-performance vehicles used for our corporate and retail events
• Ensuring that all vehicles are maintained to the correct specification
• Working with our Engineering team to determine the source of machinery problems and work to solve issues efficiently
• Working as part of our wider Engineering team to complete large scale rebuilds
• Ensuring that any paperwork is processed in accordance with the correct procedures
• Cleaning of vehicles inside and out so they are presented back for use in pristine condition after any work on them is complete
• Ensuring the workshop is clean and properly maintained at all times
• Being aware of, and ensuring compliance with, all relevant Health and Safety acts and guidance

You will have:

• A good understanding of mechanical engineering either already with or working towards a recognised qualification i.e. City and Guilds or a Level 3 equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence
• Pride in your work and want to complete tasks to the best of your ability
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines
• Willingness to work weekends as part of a rota

In return MSV offer:

• Competitive pay + benefits
• Up to 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Access to our MSV Hub platform, giving you access to discounts at 100s of shops across the UK.
• Discounted food and drink when working on site
• A staff pass allowing access for yourself and a guest to attend events at all MSV circuits (including BTCC & BSB)
• Access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing services
• Training opportunities
• A workplace pension
• Free parking

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a unique environment with high performance race cars, without the requirement of travelling. Due to our location and duties within the role, you do require a full UK driving licence to apply.

To fit around college commitments, we are happy to consider applicants currently studying Level 3 Motorsport Engineering. The role can begin on a part-time basis alongside your studies, with the opportunity to progress to full-time once you have completed your course.