PalmerSport Mechanic

Novatech Ltd; Thurleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent motorsport company based in Bedford is seeking a versatile and hardworking Mechanic to join their team at Bedford Autodrome. This hands-on role involves maintaining and preparing a diverse fleet of high-performance vehicles. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical background, experience with race vehicles, and a flexible approach to working hours. In return, the company offers competitive pay, benefits, and a stable working environment without the constant demands of race weekend travel.

Benefits

Competitive pay + benefits

Up to 31 days holiday per year

Access to discounts via MSV Hub

Event attendance pass for a friend

Discounted food and drink on site

Workplace pension

Free onsite parking

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Good mechanical engineering understanding with relevant qualification.
• Experience with high performance or race vehicles preferred.
• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Pride in work and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and prepare vehicles to the highest standards.
• Conduct thorough inspections after events.
• Diagnose and solve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Complete job cards detailing repairs and service history.

Skills

Mechanical engineering understanding

Experience with high performance vehicles

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Recognized qualification (City and Guilds)

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a versatile and hardworking Mechanic to join the PalmerSport team at Bedford Autodrome. This hands‑on role is based within the Engineering team and involves the maintenance, preparation, and repair of our diverse fleet of high-performance vehicles, consisting of McLaren Artura GT4s, Formula 3000 single‑seaters, Ginetta G56s, bespoke JP‑LMs, and Caterhams, along with a range of event support and site maintenance vehicles.
The Engineering team at PalmerSport play a key role in ensuring all vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of safety and performance, enabling us to deliver market‑leading motorsport events for both retail and corporate guests. The role requires a strong mechanical background, adaptability, and a proactive approach to working in a fast‑paced motorsport environment.

Jobs duties will include:

• Maintaining to the highest standards the PalmerSport event vehicle fleet and preparing vehicles for event days
• Conducting thorough inspections of our high-performance vehicles on the completion of our corporate events
• Work with our Engineering team to determine the source of mechanical and electrical problems and work to solve issues efficiently and comprehensively
• Complete job cards to a very high standard to detail a vehicle repair and service history
• Report to the Workshop Supervisor with diagnosis and parts required to rectify issuesComplete diagnostic testing on the mechanical and electrical systems

You will have:

• A good understanding of mechanical engineering with a recognised qualification i.e. City and Guilds
• Previous experience working with high performance / race spec vehicles as any race team car preparation experience will be highly valued in this role
• Full UK driving licence
• A flexible attitude to working hours as there will be late finishes as well as evening and weekend working required in this role
• Pride in your work and want to complete tasks to the best of your ability
• A track record of meeting strict deadlines

In return PalmerSport offer:

• Competitive pay + benefits
• Up to 31 days holiday per year
• Access to discounts via our MSV Hub
• A pass for yourself and a friend to attend all events hosted at MSV circuits across the country
• Discounted food and drink when working on site
• A workplace pension
• Free onsite parking
• Training opportunities

This role is particularly well-suited to someone looking to settle into a stable position without the demands of constant race weekend travel. Based exclusively at Bedford Autodrome, you’ll benefit from a consistent work location, regular hours, and the opportunity to become a key part of a close-knit, experienced team. For skilled race mechanics seeking a rewarding hands‑on role within a professional motorsport environment, without being on the road, this is a rare and valuable opportunity. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a team that values quality, reliability, and consistency, we’d love to hear from you.

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