Composite and Team Mechanical Support - Jaguar TCS Racing

Composite and Team Mechanical Support - Jaguar TCS Racing

Location: Kidlington
Department: Jaguar TCS Racing
Job Type: Full time - 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER 

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 Composite and Team Mechanical Support to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. 

 About the role

The purpose of the role is to provide composite component assembly, repair and mechanical and garage support to the Jaguar Formula E Team. To bring the expertise, process and hands-on ability necessary to provide the Jaguar Formula E Team with composite component assembly and repair on event and at the factory. To support the team with garage operational support including wheel and tyre management and garage build and function. Support the Race, Test and factory teams in their operational goals, being able to assist with other hands-on team requirements as required.

What you will do

• Assemble, adjust, repair and disassemble the team’s composite components on event and at the factory.
• Assemble / repair / maintain components, pit and garage equipment and car hardware as required.
• Liaising with race engineering, prepare wheels, tyres and TPMS units and then arrange fitting, before managing tyres during sessions at race and test events. Will include in-session pressure adjustments, tyre running and supplier / engineer liaison.
• Assemble and maintain race and test garage infrastructures and hardware both on event and when at the factory.
• Provide hands on support for factory operations as required.
• Ideally, possess a good vehicle wrapping skillset; able to confidently wrap complex bodywork and garage infrastructure components.
• Provide feedback of any component issues and problems. 
• Adhere to all Jag FE and wider business processes and policies.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.

About you

• Experience of solid composite trackside assembly and on event repair experience, in a motorsport environment.
• A confident team player, familiar with the fast paced and ever-changing requirements of a race and test team.
• Be able to work independently to strict deadlines as well as being a strong team player.
• To be able to work under their own initiative when necessary.
• To have a ‘can do’ proactive attitude and proactively support others.
• Complete tasks given within agreed time frames.
• Flexible attitude to working hours.
• To follow and actively enforce the company’s health and Safety and HV policies.
• This position may require lifting, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast-paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7-post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.
   

What is in it for you?

• Fortescue Zero 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 24/7 gym access at HQ and discounted national memberships

Application Deadline:

The closing date for applications is 8th November 2024.

Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is 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.