Showcar Technician

M-Sport UK; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

M-Sport UK is seeking a skilled Showcar Technician to join our Dovenby Hall headquarters. The role covers show car preparation, builds, maintenance, and event support across our rally and motorsport programmes.

You will work with colleagues across technical, workshop, operations and marketing teams to ensure vehicles are presented to the highest standards for global events and customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 Motor Vehicle or Race Technician standard with a thorough understanding of motor vehicles and their systems.
• Attention to detail with pride in delivering high-standard work.
• Strong problem-solving and practical, methodical approach to issues.
• Commitment to high-quality workmanship and defect identification.

Responsibilities

• Show Car Preparation: Prepare, build and maintain show cars and display vehicles for events and exhibitions.
• Vehicle Builds: Assist with assembly, preparation and modification of vehicles following build specifications.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and repairs to keep show cars in excellent condition.
• Vehicle Preparation: Ensure vehicles are presented to a high standard, paying attention to appearance and presentation.
• Event Support: Assist with vehicle prep for events, launches and customer experiences.
• Vehicle Movement: Safely load, unload and transport vehicles on site and to external events.
• Fault Finding: Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and general vehicle issues.
• Quality Control: Inspect work to ensure standards of quality and presentation.
• Documentation: Maintain records of work, vehicle condition and repairs.
• General Workshop Support: Assist with wider workshop activities as needed.

Skills

Technical understanding

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Quality focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Global travel

Education

Level 3 Motor Vehicle / Race Technician

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally-Raid, and a variety of global customer racing activities. We’re looking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic Showcar Technician to join our team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a wide range of M-Sport’s projects, supporting the maintenance, preparation and deployment of show cars and heritage rally cars across our Rally Raid (Raptor T1+), Rally1 (Puma), and Rally2 (Fiesta) programmes. Working closely with colleagues across our technical, workshop, operations and marketing teams, you will help ensure our vehicles are presented to the highest possible standard for events, exhibitions, launches, promotional activities and customer experiences around the world.

The role responsibilities include:

• Show Car Preparation:Prepare, build and maintain show cars and display vehicles to a high standard, ensuring they are ready for events, exhibitions and promotional activities.

• Vehicle Builds:Assist with the assembly, preparation and modification of vehicles across a variety of M-Sport projects, following technical requirements and build specifications.

• Vehicle Maintenance:Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and repairs to ensure show cars remain in excellent mechanical and visual condition.

• Vehicle Preparation:Ensure vehicles are presented to an exceptional standard, paying close attention to appearance, cleanliness, fitment and overall presentation.

• Event Support:Support the preparation of vehicles for events, launches, exhibitions, promotional activities and customer experiences.

• Vehicle Movement:Safely manoeuvre, load, unload and transport vehicles around the M-Sport site and to external events as required.

• Fault Finding:Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and general vehicle issues, ensuring vehicles are reliable and ready to use.

• Quality Control:Inspect completed work to ensure vehicles meet M-Sport’s expected standards of quality, presentation and workmanship.

• Documentation:Maintain accurate records of work completed, vehicle condition and any repairs or modifications undertaken.

• General Workshop Support:Assist with wider workshop related activities across M-Sport as required, adapting to changing project requirements and priorities.

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 Motor Vehicle or Race Technician standard with a thorough understanding of motor vehicles and their systems.

• Attention to Detail:A meticulous approach to vehicle preparation and presentation, with pride in delivering work to a high standard.

• Problem Solving:A practical and methodical approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.

• Quality Focus:High standard of workmanship, with the ability to identify defects and ensure completed work meets the required standard.

• Communication Skills:Good verbal communication skills amongst colleagues and confident communicator who can talk with guests and clients.

• Teamwork:Ability to work collaboratively within a busy workshop environment while also being capable of working independently.

• Global Travel:Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally and domestically to support marketing events.

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, 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.

Closing Date: Friday 18th September