Chief Mechanic

Paddock Motorsport is seeking a skilled Mechanic to head up one of our GT programmes on a full-time basis.

• Collaborate 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.

• Minimum 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.

By joining our team, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results on and off the track.