Pre-Rig Technician

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsports team in Milton Keynes is looking for a Pre-Rig Technician to conduct testing and drive innovation in their Power Units. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience in engine testing, a strong understanding of motor vehicle technology, and relevant qualifications. The role offers excellent salary and benefits including a bonus scheme, private health care, and more.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Workplace nursery scheme

Company contributed pension scheme

On site gym & fitness classes

Free daily food allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in engine component and full Power Unit testing, ideally in motorsport.
• Excellent hands-on experience with Power Units.
• Understanding of F1 Powertrain architecture.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-rig and de-rig of UUTs to and from the dyno.
• Assist with installation and removal of UUTs from the test bed.
• Build various dyno and pre-rig assemblies.

Skills

Engine component testing

Basic electrics

Hydraulic systems

Motor vehicle technology

Microsoft Office

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains has an exciting opportunity to join our Test Operations team as we transition from building our team’s first Power Units to refining them into a race-ready package, all aimed at delivering the most competitive car on the 2026 Formula One grid. We are seeking a Pre- Rig Technician to help drive the future of motorsport innovation. You will be based at our state of the art engineering and manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes, designed to produce high-performance Power Units for the 2026 engine regulations.

In this Pre-Rig Technician role, you will have the opportunity to conduct physical testing to prove out Powertrain systems, covering an extensive range from single components to full vehicle with electrified Powertrain. Maximising the effect of this group will require a highly dynamic approach and use of advanced test technology, automation tools and the latest testing methodologies.

Your Responsibilities

• Carrying out the pre-rig and de-rig of UUT’s to and from the dyno
• Assist with the installation and removal of UUT’s from the test bed when required including any instrumentation required plus update systems accordingly
• Building up of various dyno and pre-rig assemblies as required
• Maintain an effective level of communication with all relevant areas such as engine build, engine strip and engineering
• Contribute to the long-term development and efficiency of the pre-rig area
• Provide a flexible approach towards working hours which may include shift patterns and travel to support events in order to meet business demands as/when required

Your experience

• Relevant experience of engine component & full Power Unit testing, ideally within the motorsport industry
• Excellent practical, hands-on experience of Power Units, as well as basic electrics and hydraulic systems
• A good understanding of motor vehicle technology and knowledge of F1 Powertrain architecture
• Experience of pre-rigging modern F1 Power Units preferred but not essential
• An apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 vocational qualification or higher in Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering is preferable
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency
• Target orientated working ethic and willingness to learn

Not only is this fantastic Pre-Rig Technician roles, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Powertrains. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning Grand Prix cars.