Sub Assembly Supervisor

Prodrive; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent motorsport company in England is seeking a Sub Assembly Supervisor to oversee a team of Technicians. This hands-on role entails managing daily workloads and ensuring quality in the assembly of competitive vehicles. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in motorsport and strong knowledge of sub-assemblies. The position requires worldwide travel and the flexibility to work on various events. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes

Paid time off for volunteering

Consultations with Fit 4 Life expert

Social events throughout the year

Exclusive company discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supervisory/Lead Sub Assembly role within Motorsport at an FIA World championship level.
• Excellent knowledge of transmission and motorsport sub-assemblies.
• Ability to motivate a team and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Sub Assembly department's workload.
• Manage a team of Sub Assembly Technicians on event and at the factory.
• Plan and coordinate to meet challenging deadlines.
• Prepare to work overtime as requested.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of transmission sub-assemblies

Scheduling and planning

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and then run elite competition cars on the track and off road across the globe.

The Dacia Sandrider team have an exciting opportunity for a Sub Assembly Supervisor to join them in their quest to win the World Rally Raid Championship in the FIA Ultimate T1+ category. A hands‑on role working with a team of Technicians, you will coordinate the department’s day to day workload, supervising the Sub Assembly team on event and at the factory. Worldwide travel is an essential part of this role and can be up to 3 weeks per event.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and service all Rally Team sub-assemblies, including gearbox and differential.
• Manage a team of Sub Assembly Technicians on event and at the factory.
• Follow detailed build procedures and ensure quality and efficiency.
• Ensure all lifeing records are maintained and updated throughout the event year as defined by Engineering and the Chief Technician.
• Plan, coordinate and meet challenging deadlines, ensuring efficient and effective utilisation of staff.
• Able to work on all events as needed, providing sub assembly support for Dakar and Cross-Country events.
• Ensure all problems are reported to Engineering and the Chief Technician.
• Work with the Chief Technician to recruit staff to agreed budget. Ensure skills and training of all Sub-Assembly team is up to date and relevant.
• Be prepared to work overtime if requested or as the programme requires.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a similar Supervisory/Lead Sub Assembly role within Motorsport at an FIA World championship level or similar. You will have excellent knowledge of transmission and motorsport sub-assemblies, along with excellent scheduling and planning skills. A team player and strong communicator, you will be able to motivate a team and solve problems in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Adaptability and flexibility to travel to all Rally Raid events is essential.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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