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Regional Mechanical Engineer - Go-Kart, Cambridgeshire
Location:
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
db40d11e06af
Job Views:
5
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
We have an excellent opportunity for a Regional Mechanical Engineer to join the UK’s premier outdoor go-karting venue. This position will be covering the Milton Keynes, Surrey and Tamworth venues so you must be able to reliably commute between these 3 locations.
About the company
Our client has the fastest Arrive & Drive go-karts available in the UK, with three premium outdoor go-karting circuits in Surrey, Milton Keynes and Tamworth they cater for beginners and serious enthusiasts alike, and provide a range of different race formats which allow drivers to simply ‘Arrive & Drive’ or compete in exhilarating public ‘Open Races’ which include practice/qualifying, an F1-style race and a podium finish for the top three drivers.
About the role
As a Regional Mechanical Engineer you will have overall responsibility for management, purchase and maintenance of the group engineering function and supply of appropriate and effective kart fleets to the group. Your responsibilities will include:
* Manage and monitor group engineering teams
* Sourcing and provision of group kart requirements
* Maintenance of group kart fleets
* Liaison with group kart suppliers
* Planning and maintenance of group engineering function
* Management of recruitment of venue engineering teams in liaison with HR
* Determining group engineering budgets
* Management of kart service function in line with budgets
* Management and provision and distribution of group kart spares
* Sourcing and maintaining group kart equipment
* Review engineering spend for each venue monthly
* Responsibility for group engineering Health & Safety function
* Carry out Risk Assessments
* Responsible for all maintenance paperwork and records
* Carry out research on systems or programs which detect/make daily checks on karts and keep accurate records
* Publish weekly rota and oversee performance of Engineering teams
* Train engineering managers on how to carry out reviews and appraisals and interview prospective recruits
* Deliver mechanical training and develop an approved supplier list and stock list
* Maintain car and equipment required for F1 Pit Stop challenge and manage logistics as required, moving assets and supplies between venues as necessary
About you
To be successful in the role of Regional Mechanical Engineer you will have:
* Previous mechanical experience within the corporate/race kart or motorsport sectors
* Ability to follow instructions quickly and effectively
* Highly motivated and able to work well in a team
* Excellent communication skills
* Commitment to maintaining karts to the highest standards of safety
* Ability to work unassisted and ensure all targets are met without fail
* Attention to detail in keeping paperwork up to date and completed correctly within required timescales
* Maintenance level mechanical and engineering experience
* Ability to reliably commute between the Milton Keynes, Surrey and Tamworth venues
About the rewards
For the role of Regional Mechanical Engineer, there is an offer of:
* A salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
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