TRANSMISSIONS TECHNICIAN

M-Sport UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

M-Sport UK, a leader in global motorsport, seeks a Transmissions Technician to support our competition gearboxes and drivetrain systems. This role involves assembling, inspecting, and servicing transmission systems for rally cars and requires educational qualifications at technician level as well as teamwork and organisational skills. Join us for a fast-paced and exhilarating career in motorsport.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of motor vehicles and their systems.
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures.
• Experience with motorsport or automotive transmission systems beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, service, and maintain gearboxes and drivetrain components.
• Conduct inspections and rebuilds with meticulous detail.
• Support testing and logging of transmission components.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Educated to technician level

Job description

TRANSMISSIONS TECHNICIAN

ABOUT THE ROLE

At M-Sport UK, we’re leaders in global motorsport – competing at the highest levels of rallying and delivering world-class engineering solutions. Our dedicated Transmissions Department is central to vehicle performance, and we’re looking for a Transmissions Technician to support the assembly, maintenance, and development of our competition gearboxes, differentials, and drivetrain systems.

As a Transmissions Technician, you’ll be responsible for the build, inspection, and servicing of complex transmission systems across our range of rally cars. You will work closely with engineers and other technical departments to ensure all components meet the highest standards of reliability and performance – both in the department and on events.

The role responsibilities include:

Assemble, service, and maintain gearboxes, differentials, and drivetrain components to tight tolerances.

Carry out strip-downs, inspections and rebuilds with a meticulous eye for detail.

Support the testing and logging of transmission components for reliability and wear analysis.

Work to build schedules and ensure all transmission units are ready for car installations or event dispatch.

Maintain accurate build records and report any faults or issues to Transmissions Supervisor and engineering teams.

Provide transmission support at tests and events as required, including international travel.

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:

Educated to technician level and have a thorough understanding of motor vehicles and their systems.

Understanding of engineering principles and able to follow detailed technical procedures.

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.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience working with motorsport or automotive transmission systems would be beneficial, but not desirable.

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.For more detail, salary and company information, use the apply link