TRANSMISSIONS TECHNICIAN

M-Sport Limited; Cockermouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company 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 Limited seeks a skilled Transmissions Technician to join the Transmissions team at its Dovenby Hall HQ. You will support the assembly, preparation, maintenance and repair of high-performance transmission systems across motorsport programmes, ensuring builds meet drawings, specs and event deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have Level 3 Engineering Fitter or equivalent, strong mechanical knowledge and practical workshop skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 Engineering Fitter, Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport, Automotive or a similar technical standard.
• Strong mechanical understanding of transmission systems, tolerances and components.
• Practical experience with assembly, disassembly, inspection and repair using hand tools and workshop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and prepare transmission components and complete assemblies per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Prepare gears, shafts, differentials, casings, bearings, seals for assembly and installation.
• Carry out detailed inspections and dimensional checks on transmission components using measuring equipment.
• Perform maintenance, servicing, strip-down, repair and rebuild activities on transmission systems.

Skills

Technical understanding

Mechanical knowledge

Practical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Quality focus

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Engineering Fitter

Job description

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 experienced Transmissions Technician to join our busy Transmissions team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of M-Sport’s technical operations, supporting the assembly, preparation, maintenance and repair of high-performance transmission systems across a variety of motorsport programmes. Working closely with colleagues across our transmissions, engineering, design, workshop and technical teams, you will play an important role in ensuring transmission components and assemblies are prepared and maintained to the highest possible standards, meeting technical specifications, reliability requirements and demanding event deadlines.

The role responsibilities include:

• Transmission Assembly: Build, assemble and prepare transmission components and complete assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings, build specifications and requirements.
• Component Preparation: Prepare gears, shafts, differentials, casings, bearings, seals and other transmission components for assembly and installation.
• Inspection & Measurement: Carry out detailed inspections and dimensional checks on transmission components using appropriate measuring equipment and inspection techniques.
• Maintenance & Repair: Carry out routine maintenance, servicing, strip-down, repair and rebuild activities on transmission systems and associated components.
• Fault Finding: Identify, diagnose and resolve transmission-related faults, wear and damage using a methodical approach to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Technical Documentation: Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, assembly instructions and other documentation to ensure accurate and consistent build standards.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed transmission assemblies to ensure they meet M-Sport’s expected standards of quality, reliability, performance and workmanship.
• Event Support: Support motorsport programme tests and events both domestically and internationally as required.

WHO WE’R LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

• Technical Understanding & Education: Educated to Level 3 Engineering Fitter, Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport, Automotive or a similar technical standard, with good understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Mechanical Knowledge: Good understanding of mechanical systems, components, tolerances, fits, bearings, gears and transmission systems.
• Practical Skills: Practical experience of mechanical assembly, disassembly, inspection, maintenance and repair, with the ability to use a range of hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach, 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 with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across technical, engineering and workshop teams.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a busy technical environment while also being capable of working independently.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience working within a motorsport or automotive workshop environment would be advantageous.

About the Company

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.

• 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.