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Trackside Mechanics

Akkar
Wolverhampton
4 days ago
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Ready to be part of a high-growth motorsport team and work hands-on in two of the UK’s most competitive junior formulas?


We’ve partnered with a rapidly growing motorsport organisation ramping up their race operations for the upcoming season. With strong technical leadership, proven competitive pace, and a focused workshop environment, this is an opportunity to join a team where your work has a direct impact on results.


You’ll operate at the heart of race-car preparation and trackside delivery, supporting drivers on their development pathway and contributing to performance on and off the track. Whether you’re stepping up from a junior role or bringing years of experience, there are positions here that offer responsibility, progression, and the chance to make a real difference.


Open Roles (contract and perm)

• Chief Mechanic

• No1 Mechanics

• No2 Mechanics

• Race Mechanics


Why You Should Join

• Join a competitive, well-structured team running cars with genuine winning potential.

• Work with proper equipment in a professional environment geared for results.

• Gain full exposure to race weekends, test days, and workshop preparation.

• Immediate starts available for candidates ready to hit the ground running.

• Opportunity for progression across multiple championships as the team grows.


What You’ll Do

• Prepare, run, and maintain racing cars to a high professional standard.

• Support trackside operations, including setup changes, fault diagnosis, turnaround, and repairs.

• Work closely with drivers, engineers, and team leads to ensure reliability and performance.

• Maintain meticulous attention to mechanical condition, safety, and presentation.

• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance workshop and race-team culture.


What You Bring

• Proven experience in motorsport.

• Strong grasp of mechanical systems, race-car dynamics, and preparation standards.

• Flexibility to travel, work weekends, and adapt to rapid changes.


Excited to join? Apply now or reach out directly at .


This role requires an onsite presence in the broader Wolverhampton area with travel to races across the UK.


Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, we may have other opportunities where your motorsport experience can make a strong impact.

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