Prodrive is the world championship winning team behind some of the greatest names and achievements in world motorsport. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and then run elite competition cars on the track and off road across the globe. For more than 15 years we have been the team behind Aston Martin Racing and our GT Customer race programme is experiencing unprecedented growth. We are also the team behind an expanding Dakar works team and customer programme.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Truckie / HGV Garage Technician to join our Rally Team as they embark on a new long-term Dakar programme. You will provide logistics support for the World Rally Raid team, ensuring all equipment and cars are delivered to venues around the world, whether by truck or air/sea freight. You will also be responsible for the wheels and tyres for cars on events, and the upkeep and maintenance of equipment and service area. Travel is a key part of this role, and can be up to 2-3 weeks per event. You will be required to work at the factory between events preparing the vehicles and equipment. If you have a HGV licence and a spirit of adventure, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver cars and equipment to tight deadlines, around the UK, Europe and worldwide, obeying customs clearance procedures
- Take responsibility for wheels and tyres for the race car(s) under guidance from the Chief Truckie
- Ensure vehicles and equipment transported are carefully handled and care is taken to prevent damage being caused to them
- Ensure all vehicles are kept in a permanently clean and presentable condition, both inside and out, at the workshop and on event
- Be responsible for the trackside set up and pack down in accordance with the championship organisation rules
- Ensure legality within O licence regulations, Driver’s hours etc
Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will have a Class 1 HGV licence and current DCPC, as well as previous experience within a similar motorsport role, ideally within the Rally/Rally Raid environment, although on-event training will be provided. European driving experience is required, with knowledge of customs procedures in relation to ATA carnets. You will have experience of co-ordinating tyres on event and be comfortable with long and unsociable hours as well as travel to events worldwide.
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.
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