Senior Rally Technician

M-Sport; Brackley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Rally Technician to build and maintain high-performance rally cars. You will be responsible for preparing cars to the highest standard, providing on-event support, and mentoring junior technicians. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience in modern rally car builds. The role offers various employee benefits and the opportunity to work in a passionate environment focused on championship-winning performance.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical knowledge of suspension, drivetrain, and electrical systems.
• Experience in full strip-downs and re-preps of rally cars.
• Meticulous attention to detail and safety in the workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the build and maintenance of rally cars.
• Work closely with engineering and design teams.
• Provide on-event support at rallies and customer events.
• Mentor Junior Technicians in the team.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge of modern rally cars

Hands-on experience in car builds

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask under pressure

Job description

At M-Sport UK, we live and breathe motorsport – designing, building, and running championship‑winning cars on the world stage. We’re now looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Rally Technician to join our elite team and play a key role in preparing and supporting our world‑class rally cars across WRC, W2RC and customer programmes.

As a Senior Rally Technician, you will be responsible for the build, maintenance, and support of high‑performance rally cars, both in the workshop and on events worldwide. This is a hands‑on role for a passionate and precise individual with a deep understanding of rally car preparation and the demands of top‑level motorsport.

The role and responsibilities include:

Lead and support the build, preparation, and maintenance of rally cars to the highest standard.

Work closely with engineering, design team, and other departments to ensure optimal vehicle performance.

Assist with planning and overseeing car builds within tight deadlines and evolving specifications.

Provide on‑event support at tests, rallies, and customer events – both nationally and internationally.

Mentor Junior Technicians and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Maintain a clean and organised workspace, with meticulous attention to detail and safety.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self‑motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

Strong mechanical knowledge of modern rally cars, including suspension, drivetrain, electrical systems and sub‑assemblies.

Hands‑on experience in car builds and rebuild processes, including full strip‑downs and re‑preps.

Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.

Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads under pressure.

Excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving.

Hungry to share our determination to deliver a winning performance for the very best results.

Preferred Experience:

Proven motorsport technician experience, preferably in WRC, W2RC, or international‑level rallying.

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, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.