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No. 2 Mechanic

Motorsport Hackers
Towcester
2 weeks ago
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Are you passionate about high-performance engineering and want to work at the sharp end of motorsport? Join our elite Formula One Race Team as a No 2 Mechanic and play a pivotal role in delivering world-class performance on track. As a No 2 Mechanic, you will be responsible for the build, maintenance, and performance of your allocated area of the car(s), ensuring everything is race-ready to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain allocated car areas to precise specifications and deadlines.
  • Ensure compliance with all build specification documentation, engineering drawings and car component allocations.
  • Report technical issues to the No 1 Mechanic promptly.
  • Participate in pit stops and training.
  • Travel to all required races and test events.
  • Contribute with the build and maintenance of pit equipment as allocated.
  • Maintain professional standards in safety, communication, and documentation.
  • Assist with garage setup and pack-down at all events.
  • Support the operational running of the race car as allocated.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
  • Proven experience as a race mechanic in Formula One or high-level motorsport is essential.
  • Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, trackside environment.
  • Strong knowledge of race car systems and setup.
  • Clear understanding of part allocations, engineering drawings, and operational procedure.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and professional approach.
About Aston Martin F1

Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.

We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One& Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.


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