#1 MECHANIC (Full Time)

Paddock Motorsport is looking to hire a #1 Mechanic on a full-time basis. We are gearing up for an expanded programme and are seeking a full-time senior mechanic to head up one of our GT programmes. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for the preparation and build of our GT racing cars, overseeing car performance, safety, reliability, and technical inspection compliance.

Job Responsibilities

- Communicate with mechanics, managers, race engineers and supporting departments to build race cars.
- Travel with the team to races and tests to ensure the car is properly functioning in preparation for successful on-track performance.
- Ensure all components of the car are safely joined, bolted, or otherwise secured.
- Be involved in daily, weekly, monthly planning with engineering department for build schedules and service intervals.
- Possess a solid understanding of the British GT rulebook pertaining to technical specifications, event procedures and pit lane rules.
- Maintain a professional and clean appearance of race cars, equipment at the workshop and the track. Keep the work area clean and organized and ensure others do the same.
- Inventory tracking including number of parts, current service status, updates required.
- Ensure that all required items of equipment, spare parts, car options are loaded on transporter.
- Develop ideas that will increase car performance, reliability, and pit-crew efficiency.
- Meet specified deadlines for race car preparation while producing a quality product.
- Prepare information regarding pre-event preparation for crew and post-event meeting information for race weekends and testing.
- Produce worklists and car preparation information between events.
- Maintain accurate records of post-event teardown and event information.
- Openly communicate with team members during race weekends regarding pit lane changes and daily schedule targets.
- Provide direction and act as a mentor to less experienced mechanics to ensure quality control while promoting a positive learning environment.
- Safely operate equipment according to safety specifications, including the use of all protective equipment necessary.
- Identify safety hazards and report risks immediately to a supervisor.
- Safekeep and properly use all company property issued during employment including uniforms, tools, toolboxes, electronic devices and other productivity tools.
- Represent the team and its sponsors professionally on and off-track premises; treat partners and their guests with respect.
- Participate in a fitness program designed to maintain professional level strength and endurance.
- Aid other team members on other duties as appropriate.

Skills Required

- 3+ years’ experience as chief mechanic in Indycar, Sports Cars or F1 series race cars. Recent experience in British GT or SRO-sanctioned events is a bonus.
- Demonstrate a complete understanding of set-up specifications for race cars and the appropriate safety mechanisms for each component.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all team members.
- Meet professional level performance criteria to be a member of the pit crew.
- Ability to interpret and follow set-up designs for individual race and test events.
- Intimate knowledge of mechanical components, electronics, and structural framework of race cars.
- Manual experience using lathe, mill, drill press, or band saw.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring devices.
- High school diploma or equivalent, basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word, Teams, One Note, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive; these programs will be utilized with a smartphone.
- Ability to concentrate on detailed work for long periods.
- Awareness of hazardous chemicals and fumes, with knowledge of emergency safety procedures and correct use of safety equipment.

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