Number 1 Mechanic

Pursuit Racing Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in historic motorsport is seeking a dedicated Number 1 Mechanic to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with high-performance race cars, ensuring their maintenance and preparation for events. You'll be part of a close-knit team that values initiative and quality, contributing to a modern approach in the motorsport arena. With a focus on client satisfaction and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for those passionate about motorsport and looking to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Benefits

In-house team competitions

Flexible working hours

Team-building events

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in historic and modern motorsport.
• Advanced skills in fibreglassing, fabrication, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-performance vehicles to race standards.
• Manage car journey from workshop to circuit and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Fibreglassing

Fabrication

Welding

Diagnostic tools

Excellent communication skills

Initiative and judgement

Education

10+ years of experience in motorsport

Tools

Tools and equipment for assigned cars

Job description

Founded in 2020, Pursuit was born of a desire to take historic racing to its ultimate expression: not only preparing historic race cars to the highest standards, but also turning focus on supporting our drivers and developing their enthusiasm into comfortable ability, so that every race becomes an opportunity for improvement.

Pursuit has a modern approach to historic motorsport, supporting drivers at all levels to be the very best they can be and competing in the finest races and rallies across Europe from our state-of-the-art development centre in Bicester.

Race with Confidence

Race with Passion

Race with Pursuit

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Number 1 Mechanic. The successful candidate will be maintaining our clients’ high-performance vehicles to race cars such as LMP, GT, Chevrons, Cobra, E Type and GT40, with most work being to a bespoke level within the motor racing market.

What we can offer you?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a small but fast-growing business, working within a close-knit team. The Company shows appreciation for the small things, as well as having in-house team competitions on the simulator!

This position is full time, working 40 hours per week between Monday and Friday, as well as weekend work for race events (you will be informed of this in advance).

Main Responsibilities

• Report into workshop manager/MD on a day to day basis
• Responsible for all aspects of the car race journey, from workshop to circuit
• Effective time management of the team for all assigned projects
• Represent the brand at client-facing events, such as testing, racing and rally events, demonstrating Pursuit’s modern, forward-thinking and visionary approach to historic motorsport
• Work within budgets and timeframes as agreed with the workshop manager/MD, escalating concerns in a timely manner
• Overall responsibility for assembly and technical management of all aspects of the car
• Carry out vehicle maintenance and repair work in accordance with technical procedures and at an exceptionally high standard
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean and presentable
• Responsible for all car paperwork journey up to and including submission to Accounts
• Update of the labour sheet through projects, ensuring accuracy
• Ensure the race book is always up to date
• Ensure all documents are completed and submitted between each race before the car goes to the event and during each event
• Have full knowledge of the job description of those in your team
• Train and develop the mechanic 2, trainee and junior demonstrating the accurate completion of tasks
• Ensure pack boxes are complete and cleaned down in between each race. Look after and maintain all equipment in the workshop
• Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health and Safety Regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards and all other Company policies and procedures
• Ensure the general cleanliness and organisation of the workshop, dedicating time to maintaining the modern presentation of the space
• Uphold and champion Company values taking personal pride in the flawless execution of required duties.
• Champion the importance and implication of maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and ensure that they are met at all times both at events and in the workshop
• Operate equipment and carry out all duties in a safe, measured manner, supervising the junior team on any unknown equipment
• Assist management with the introduction of new methods of work designed to improve efficiency
• Ensure paperwork and documentation is up to date
• Ensure spare boxes are kept up to date and tidy
• Support Pursuit’s drive for inclusiveness and transparency in the workplace
• Ensure when out in Company vehicles your driving in a respectful manner and if towing all the necessary documents have been completed before setting off
• Manage the start and finish process of a car’s journey in the workshop liaising with Chief Technician and Parts Coordinator. Corresponding with the right person on the job or question
• Report any issue or unforeseen problems to the Chief Technician outside the agreed budget

The Ideal Candidate

• Full clean UK driving license
• 10+ years of Historic but mainly Modern era historic 2000s +
• Exercises substantial initiative / judgement in working methods.
• Works independently and is reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of:
• Fibreglassing
• Fabrication
• Welding
• Tools and equipment for assigned cars
• Diagnostic tools for assigned cars
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of identifying hose fitting, adapters and thread sizes using vernier calipers and thread gauges.
• Undertake continuous professional development

Our Values

• Relentless
• Inclusive
• Fun
• Modern
• Noble
• Transparent
• Visionary
• Fast

These are the principles we refer back to, always. These keywords are our core set of values.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time