Race Engineer / Technician

RaceStaff.com; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus scheme

Competitive salary

Job summary

Darkside Developments is seeking a high-level Race Technician to join its championship-winning team in the UK. The role covers prep, maintenance, diagnostics, and development across race and project vehicles, working in a fast-paced motorsport environment with access to industry-leading tools.

The position offers a competitive salary and a performance bonus scheme, with a typical range of £35k–£65k depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a performance or race technician.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic ability.
• High standard of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Race car preparation, maintenance, and setup.
• Engine and drivetrain installation and development.
• Wiring looms and electronic configuration.
• Diagnostics, servicing, and repair of high-performance vehicles.
• Supporting the build and development of project and race vehicles.

Skills

Race Technician

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Team player

Job description

About Us

We are looking for a high-level Race Technician to join our championship-winning team. Our workshop builds, develops and maintains the most competitive diesel race cars in the UK, as well as various Track and R&D Projects.

Our facility is equipped with industry-leading tools, technology, and diagnostic equipment, allowing our technicians to work at the highest level of motorsport and performance engineering. We pride ourselves on being the country’s leading specialists in diesel tuning. See more of our Motorsport background

The Role

We are looking for an experienced No1 Race Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of race and project vehicles, carrying out preparation, maintenance, diagnostics, and development work to the highest standards.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about motorsport and performance engineering who enjoys working in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Scheme - £35k-£65k (Depending on skills and experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Race car preparation, maintenance, and setup
• Engine and drivetrain installation and development
• Wiring looms and electronic configuration
• Diagnostics, servicing, and repair of high-performance vehicles
• Supporting the build and development of project and race vehicles
• Ensuring vehicles meet performance and safety standards
• Working closely with the team to continuously improve vehicle performance

What You'll Be Working On

• Race car builds and preparation
• Performance engine and drivetrain installations
• High-level diagnostics and fault finding
• Development work on race and project vehicles
• Setup, servicing, and maintenance of competition vehicles

What We're Looking For

We want technicians who care about the details and take pride in their work. Someone who has great organisational effectiveness and leadership, self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting skills.

Experience with the following platforms is highly desirable but not 100% necessary:

• VAG Group – Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda
• BMW
• Porsche

Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in performance, motorsport, or specialist workshops
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic ability
• A high standard of workmanship
• A genuine passion for performance engineering and motorsport

Other requirements:

• Previous experience as a performance or race technician
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work to a high standard in a fast-paced workshop
• Passion for motorsport and vehicle performance
• Team player with a strong work ethic
• Basic tools are required, specialist tools provided
• Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and EU
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join Us

• Multiple Championship-winning team
• Work on serious race and high-performance project cars
• Industry-leading workshop equipment
• Work alongside country-leading diesel engine specialists
• Competitive salary + performance bonus
• A team environment that pushes for results and performance
• Formal qualifications are less important than skill, experience and enthusiasm

Here at Darkside Developments our team is passionate about our brand and our reputation. We have ambitious plans to capitalise on our success, and to achieve this, we require equally talented and passionate people. As a result we are constantly aiming to improve our talent pool and we will always review and consider any CV's and job applications in order to achieve this goal. We prefer experience and enthusiasm over formal qualifications.

Future Prospects

As the company continues to grow, staff roles, benefits and responsibilities will grow with it. We are looking for a core team who will be empowered to lead the company in the right direction to continued success. We have a firm belief in allowing employees freedom to work using their own initiative and ideas. Many of our current and future products have been as a result of ideas from our staff at all levels of the business. Investment for the future, as well as Research and Development are taken very seriously meaning staff retention and customer satisfaction are essential so we work hard to keep all our staff happy and enthusiastic.

Benefits of working for Darkside Developments

Anyone working at Darkside Developments will be working for a fast moving business with great prospects and job satisfaction. All current staff are like-minded enthusiasts keen to push the company forward as a team. We have an extensive racing calendar and assist all employees with their own projects. At the moment we have over 60 key members of staff and the roles we are looking to fill will be working alongside current experienced individuals.

Other Benefits

New purpose built facility with modern, air-conditioned offices, Vehicle Workshop, Fabrication Workshop, Chassis Dynamometer, CNC Machines, 3D Printers, Warehousing and dispatch all on one 2 acre site.
Competitive salary and substantial performance related bonus scheme
Significant ongoing investment in R&D projects, facilities and new equipment
Employee Pension Scheme
Discounted Car Parts and Labour

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - 08:00 till 17:00
Every other Saturday - 08:30 till 13:00
28 paid holiday days (including Bank Holidays)
Special working conditions may include one late evening per week and weekends away Racing

Salary / Benefits:£35k-£65k (Depending on skills and experience) - Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Scheme