At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.

The Dacia Sandrider team have an exciting opportunity for a Sub Assembly Technician to join them in their quest to win the World Rally Raid Championship in the FIA Ultimate T1+ category. A hands-on role working with a team of Technicians, you will coordinate the department’s day to day workload, supervising the Sub Assembly team on event and at the factory. Worldwide travel is an essential part of this role and can be up to 3 weeks per event.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee all sub-assemblies including gearbox and differential
• Ensure all lifeing records are maintained and updated throughout the event year
• Support on all events as needed, providing sub assembly and car build support for Dakar and Cross-Country events
• Ensure that the assemblies & vehicles worked on are carefully handled and that all reasonable care is taken to prevent any form of damage being caused to them
• Ensure all problems are reported through to engineering or the management team as necessary

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have a previous experience in a similar Sub Assembly role within Motorsport. You will have good knowledge of gearbox, transmission and motorsport sub assemblies, ideally with cross country or previous Dakar experience. You will have a full UK driving licence and be a team player and a good communicator with teammates, engineers and management. Good attention to detail is required, along with a flexible approach and preparedness to work overtime as dictated by the demands of the business.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Competitive lieu day policy
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cyclescheme
• Exercise classes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

Come and make a difference.