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Trainee Mechanic
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Location
- Sevenoaks
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A great opportunity has arisen for a versatile and hardworking Trainee Mechanic to join the Engineering team at Brands Hatch. This role will involve working within a small team, assisting with maintenance our fleet of high performance single seater race cars, 4x4's, Caterhams and Rally specced Toyota GT86s as well as a whole host of site maintenance vehicles, to ensure we deliver market leading retail and corporate motor racing events.
Jobs duties will include:
- Assisting the team conducting thorough inspections and maintenance of our high-performance vehicles used for our corporate and retail events
- Ensuring that all vehicles are maintained to the correct specification
- Working with our Engineering team to determine the source of machinery problems and work to solve issues efficiently
- Working as part of our wider Engineering team to complete large scale rebuilds
- Ensuring that any paperwork is processed in accordance with the correct procedures
- Cleaning of vehicles inside and out so they are presented back for use in pristine condition after any work on them is complete
- Ensuring the workshop is clean and properly maintained at all times
- Being aware of, and ensuring compliance with, all relevant Health and Safety acts and guidance
You will have:
- A good understanding of mechanical engineering either already with or working towards a recognised qualification i.e. City and Guilds or a Level 3 equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence
- Pride in your work and want to complete tasks to the best of your ability
- A track record of meeting strict deadlines
- Willingness to work weekends as part of a rota
In return MSV offer:
- Competitive pay + benefits
- Up to 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Access to our MSV Hub platform, giving you access to discounts at 100s of shops across the UK.
- Discounted food and drink when working on site
- A staff pass allowing access for yourself and a guest to attend events at all MSV circuits (including BTCC & BSB)
- Access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing services
- Training opportunities
- A workplace pension
- Free parking
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a unique environment with high performance race cars, without the requirement of travelling. Due to our location and duties within the role, you do require a full UK driving licence to apply.
To fit around college commitments, we are happy to consider applicants currently studying Level 3 Motorsport Engineering. The role can begin on a part-time basis alongside your studies, with the opportunity to progress to full-time once you have completed your course.
To apply for the Trainee Mechanic position here at Brands Hatch, please click the ‘Apply Here’ button below to begin our application process.