Mechanics – MSV test team for new vehicle projects, GB3, GB4 and PalmerSport</strong></p>
MotorSport Vision is looking for experienced, hands-on Mechanics to join a close-knit Engineering team working across the company’s wide range of automotive projects. This includes a new and confidential race car programme, planned to go live in 2027 / 2028, as well as GB3, GB4 and PalmerSport. This is a rare opportunity to support race car programmes from advanced R&D through to on-track delivery, overseeing dedicated test cars while also supporting the development of the high performance PalmerSport fleet.</p>
Duties</strong></p>
Preparation, maintenance and ongoing development of test cars, ensuring they are built, set-up, presented and run to the highest standards</li> Support R&D activity including car build, component fitment, instrumentation, fault finding, strip/inspect/rebuild cycles and test-day readiness</li> Work closely with engineers and key stakeholders to deliver efficient turnaround of modifications and clear feedback from test running</li> Lead on workshop organisation, reporting findings, build documentation, parts control and ensuring critical spares and consumables are available for test activity</li> Attend and support track tests as required, delivering professional, calm and methodical operation under time pressure, supervising others</li> Assist with the maintenance, preparation and evolutions of the PalmerSport fleet, helping to keep vehicles safe, reliable and presented to guest-facing standards</li> Maintain excellent housekeeping, health & safety and compliance standards at all times within the Bedford Autodrome workshop</li> </ul> Requirements</strong></p>
Proven experience as a No.1 or No.2 mechanic within motorsport, track testing or high-performance automotive environments</li> Experience in professional-level motorsport working on both single-seater racing cars and GT or sports racing cars</li> Strong background working on high performance cars (race, track, OEM performance or specialist builds), with excellent mechanical aptitude, having extensive experience and training, and having the highest attention to detail</li> Confident in full vehicle preparation: car build, set-up, pre/post-event checks, servicing, strip-down and rebuild</li> Exceptional fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems; experience with data/diagnostics and instrumentation is advantageous</li> Highly organised with a disciplined approach to record keeping, parts, tools, build sheets and quality control</li> Comfortable working to tight deadlines, adapting to changing priorities and maintaining focus under pressure</li> Professional, discreet and trustworthy - able to work on a confidential programme and maintain strict information control</li> Full UK driving licence; willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel to UK and EU circuits for testing as required</li> Experience driving larger vans, towing trailers, 7.5t trucks and similar. A class 1 or class 2 licence is not essential but would be an advantage</li> </ul> In return, MotorSport Vision offers:</strong></p>
Competitive pay + benefits</li> Up to 31 days holiday per year</li> Access to discounts via our MSV Hub</li> A pass for yourself and a friend to attend all events hosted at MSV circuits across the country</li> Discounted food and drink when working on site</li> A workplace pension</li> Free onsite parking</li> Training opportunities</li> </ul> We currently have two positions available within the team: a No.1 and a No.2. Both roles will be based full-time at our Bedford Autodrome facility, with travel to UK and European race circuits. Please note that at least a full UK driving licence is essential due to both the responsibilities of the role and the location of the site.</p>
If you’re an experienced motorsport mechanic excited by the challenge of developing vehicles across a variety of race car programmes behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.</p> To apply, please click the ‘Apply Here’ button and submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter.
