Rally Raid Technicians

M-Sport UK; Dovenby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Flexible working day

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Discount reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

M-Sport UK is recruiting Rally Raid Technicians to join the Dovenby Hall team. You will build, prepare and maintain competition vehicles to the highest standards, provide event and test support, and diagnose faults under time pressure.

You'll work with engineers, drivers and crews to maximise performance, travel internationally for events, and contribute to continuous improvement across the Rally Raid programme.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 Light Vehicle or Race Technician standard with solid understanding of motor vehicles.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills with a practical approach.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads and perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Build, prepare and maintain competition vehicles to high standards.
• Provide mechanical support at events and test programmes to race-winning standards.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues efficiently.
• Support development of current and future vehicle systems and upgrades.
• Collaborate with engineers, drivers and support crews to maximise performance.
• Assist with vehicle strip-downs, inspections and routine maintenance between events.
• Contribute to improving reliability and operational processes across the Rally Raid programme.

Skills

Technical Understanding

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication & Teamwork

Global Travel

Motorsport Mindset

Education

Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle or Race Technician

Job description

Rally Raid Technicians

Date: 2026-09-19

Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria, GB, CA13 9

Remote: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-20T11:07:50.443

ABOUT THE ROLE

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers championship‑winning programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally‑Raid, and a variety of global customer racing activities. Following an outstanding campaign at the Dakar Rally 2026, where we secured two podium finishes, we are now preparing for Dakar 2027 and looking to recruit talented and motivated Rally Raid Technicians to join our growing Rally Raid team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters. This role plays a key part in the build, preparation, maintenance and event support of our Ford Raptor T1+ programme. Working closely with engineers, drivers and fellow technicians, you will help deliver the performance, reliability and attention to detail required to compete at the very highest level of international rally raid competition.

The role responsibilities include:

• Vehicle Build & Preparation: Build, prepare and maintain competition vehicles to the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.
• Event & Test Support: Provide mechanical support at international events and test programmes, ensuring vehicles are prepared and maintained to race‑winning standards.
• Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues efficiently, often under significant time pressure during events.
• Development Activities: Support the development of current and future vehicle systems, components and performance upgrades.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Engineers, Drivers and support crews to maximise vehicle performance throughout events and test programmes.
• Workshop Operations: Assist with vehicle strip‑downs, inspections, rebuilds and routine maintenance activities between events.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improving reliability, performance and operational processes across the Rally Raid programme.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a self‑motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Essential Criteria & Skills:

• Technical Understanding & Education: Educated to Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle or Race Technician standard with a thorough understanding of motor vehicles and their systems.
• Attention to Detail: Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality workmanship.
• Problem Solving: Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills with a practical approach to resolving technical issues.
• Time Management: Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads and perform effectively under pressure.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Global Travel: Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally and support event and test programmes worldwide.
• Motorsport Mindset: A strong work ethic, positive attitude and determination to contribute towards championship‑winning performances.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience working within a professional motorsport environment, ideally in rally, rallycross, rally raid, circuit racing or similar disciplines would be advantageous.

WHY US

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state‑of‑the‑art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M‑Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry's most acclaimed motorsport series. The drive to deliver championship‑winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage. We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M‑Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including:

• life assurance
• flexible working day
• company contributed pension scheme
• discounted gym membership
• discount reward scheme
• cycle to work scheme
• company healthcare plan
• long service awards
• employee assistance programme

As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.