Sub Assembly Supervisor (Rally - Dacia)

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Prodrive as a Sub Assembly Supervisor and be part of a world-leading motorsport team. This hands-on role involves coordinating the day-to-day workload of a team focused on winning the World Rally Raid Championship. You will oversee the building and servicing of critical sub-assemblies while ensuring the team meets challenging deadlines and quality standards. If you are an experienced leader in motorsport with strong technical and managerial skills, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Training opportunities for development

Company discounts

Life assurance

Paid time off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supervisory/Lead role within Motorsport.
• Excellent knowledge of transmission and motorsport sub-assemblies.
• Strong communicator with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Sub Assembly team and coordinate workloads.
• Build and service Rally Team sub-assemblies.
• Maintain quality and efficiency throughout projects.

Skills

Motorsport Knowledge

Scheduling and Planning

Team Leadership

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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Prodrive will use your personal information you have provided to contact you throughout the recruitment process, give you an update on your application and consider you for alternative roles that may be suitable.

Prodrive will not pass your information onto any third parties without your consent and will use your information internally for recruitment purposes only. We will keep your information for 12 months and thereafter your personal information will be removed from our database. If you would like Prodrive to remove your personal information before the specified time, please contact [e-mail] .

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General Data Protection Regulation - Your Data

By sharing your data with us, your information can be accessed by Prodrive.

What is GDPR?

GDPR stands for The General Data Protection Regulation. It’s the successor of the data protection act for EU residents. These rules will be enforced from May 2018 and will raise the bar on privacy standards for how businesses obtain, process and store your data.

Why do you have my data?

We have your data because you have submitted your CV or a job application via a career microsite, or through a social media campaign advert. You will have ticked a box to confirm your consent for us using your data in this way.

How do you store my data?

Your data will be stored on our server and within our Applicant Tracking System, both of which are fully secure. In addition to this, we use analytical tracking software to improve your user experience.

Can I delete or change my data?

You may at any time request the right to be forgotten. Please contact us if you would like your details and associated records removed from our systems, and we will notify you once this has happened.

Similarly, if you wish to make any changes to the data we hold about you then get in touch and we will make the relevant changes for you.

Changes made to data, or the removal of data will be logged by our system for audit purposes.

How can I see what information you have about me?

You have the right to access any data that we hold about you. You may submit a request to access this data verbally, electronically or in hardcopy. All data that you have supplied, such as your CV, application forms, and any recruiter notes and comments will be made available to you free of charge. The system will log the event for audit purposes.

Prodrive Privacy Notice

When submitting your personal information, you agree to Prodrive’s privacy policy which you can view here and agree that we may share your information for legitimate interests with our internal recruitment team and managers to ensure Prodrive can fairly assess your suitability for the vacancy you are applying for or other roles that you may be interested in. Your personal information that you provide will be stored on recruitment software used by Prodrive.

Prodrive will use your personal information you have provided to contact you throughout the recruitment process, give you an update on your application and consider you for alternative roles that may be suitable.

Prodrive will not pass your information onto any third parties without your consent and will use your information internally for recruitment purposes only. We will keep your information for 12 months and thereafter your personal information will be removed from our database. If you would like Prodrive to remove your personal information before the specified time, please contact [e-mail] .