No 2 Mechanic - Jaguar TCS Racing

Fortescue Zero
Kidlington
3 weeks ago
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Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. With a rich heritage in racing and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, Jaguar TCS Racing combines passion, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to compete at the highest levels of motorsport.

An opportunity has arisen for a No 2 Mechanic to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in an exciting work environment.

About the role

Manage all test car and assembly build activities ensuring Technical Drawings and Bulletins are captured and adhered to, relevant spares are defined and available and that build schedules are followed. Provide trackside vehicle build and lead test mechanics group for all test events.

What you will do
  • Assemble, disassemble, and maintain cars, car components and other agreed assemblies and equipment, day to day
  • As a full-time team mechanic, attend test, rig, PR or race events as required, whilst being based at the factory daily when not on event.
  • Ensure that cars, components and assemblies are built to approved engineering specifications, referencing drawings, technical bulletins and build specs as distributed and that build checklists and build sheets are completed as required.
  • Ensure all faults and issues are escalated to the Chief Mechanic or to Design.
  • Identify and suggest improvements to components, team equipment and working practices day to day
  • Operate necessary tools and pit equipment as required
  • To build up and pack down garage / track setup environments as and when required.
  • To maintain good practice, including but-not-limited-to ensuring components are packaged and protected when not in use, components are organised and stored in defined locations, topping up consumable stocks in the workshop, trucks and freight and ensuring equipment and bays are kept clean and tidy.
  • Record and work with personal and department performance measures to identify the cause of any downtime or delays.
  • Maintain positive relationships with all other factory departments and company personnel.
  • To be able to work under their own initiative when necessary.
  • To have a ‘can do’ proactive attitude day in day out and support others to compete their tasks.
  • Complete tasks given within agreed time frames and on occasion, work outside of ‘normal’ hours, sometimes including weekends and bank holidays.
  • To follow and actively enforce the company’s health and Safety policy
About you
  • Previous experience as mechanic at a race/rally team required
  • Experience of managing varying workloads
  • Familiar with HV vehicle operating protocols an advantage
  • Confident with Microsoft Office suite (Excel / OneNote / Word)
  • Full UK driving license
What is in it you?

Our UK benefits include:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Aviva Pension
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Group Income Protection
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
  • Childcare Benefits
  • Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Fortescue Careers: https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.


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