Race IT Technical Support Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport IT services provider is seeking a Race IT Technical Support Engineer in Preston, UK. The role involves maintaining IT systems at race events, supporting the IT infrastructure, and requiring expertise in Active Directory and virtualization technologies. Ideal candidates should have a background in IT support and be fluent in French and English.

Benefits

Secure and long-term employment

Market-related remuneration

Career development opportunities

International work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Support Engineer.
• Relevant experience in a similar role within motorsport required.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, M365, and VMware essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain trackside IT systems during events.
• Support IT infrastructure in a racing environment.
• Assist colleagues with daily technical challenges.

Skills

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Virtualization with VMware

Technical Support

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Race IT Technical Support Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

Participate in the development of Information Technology plans, strategies, and methods to maximize the department’s contribution towards meeting overall company goals and objectives.

Main Tasks:

• Setup, support, operate, and maintain the IT infrastructure in a racing environment.
• Travel with the IT team to track events and testing facilities.
• Set up and maintain trackside IT systems at race and test events.
• Monitor performance of data transfer and hardware reliability.
• Assist colleagues with day-to-day IT technical challenges during race and test events.
• Perform additional related IT duties as assigned.
• Relevant experience in a similar role within motorsport, WEC.
• Experience with Active Directory Domain Services (ADUC, DNS, DHCP, CA, GPO).
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 services and administration.
• Experience with virtualization using VMware vSphere / VMware Horizon.
• Proficiency in French and English is mandatory.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Technical Support Engineer.
• Knowledge in Active Directory, M365, and VMware.

Our Offer:

• Secure and long-term employment relationship.
• Market and performance-related remuneration.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Work in an international and dynamic environment.