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No 2 Mechanic - Jaguar TCS Racing

Jaguar TCS Racing
Kidlington
2 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.

About the role

The purpose of the role is to carry out the assembly, operational support and servicing of race, development, show cars and associated pit and rig equipment day to day.

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 capable of working 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
About you
  • Previous race/rally car assembly experience required
  • A confident team player, familiar with the fast paced and ever‑changing requirements of a test and race team
  • The ability to work independently and under their own initiative to strict deadlines when necessary
  • To have a ‘can do’ proactive attitude and proactively support others
  • The ability to complete tasks given within agreed time frames
  • Flexible attitude to working hours
What is in it for you?
  • 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 24/7 gym access at HQ and discounted national memberships
Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.


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