Race Mechanic in Fleet

Location: Pilham
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: want2race
Job Hours: Full-time

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Want2Race is an exciting and dynamic company that has grown to become one of the most high-end renowned names around motorsport paddocks.Based at Ginetta’s own test track, Blyton Park, Want2Race remodelled from their previous business of running track days, to facilitating rookie racing and support throughout the drivers’ maiden season of Ginetta GT Academy.Want2Race focuses on driver development with Ginetta’s fleet of cars and providing exceptional support during test days and race weekends for the GT Academy rookies, enabling new drivers to gain confidence and grow their skills as a race driver.The RoleThe ideal candidate will have a professional, forward thinking and positive approach to managing all aspects of the W2R track support and workshop activities. A clear communicator and can-do attitude with focus on quality of work carried out and excellence in customer service.Key responsibilities will include: * Professional presentation of track & race cars both mechanically & aesthetically at events * Support customers at track events including track days, testing and race weekends. * Carry out preparation of race vehicles to a high standard in the workshop * Professional appearance of team workshop and trucks at all timesKey Skills: * Great communicator and customer service. * Hands on approach and good work ethic. * Presentable with attention to detail who takes pride in their work. * Team player with a passion for motorsport. * Effective time management and ability to prioritise your workloadAdditional Info: * Based predominantly at Blyton Park Circuit Lincolnshire * Weekend work as required to look after W2R’s rookie race series drivers. Fixed rate overtime paid. * Event work and travel essential as part of the role. * Full UK driving licence essential * HGV licence desirable

About want2race


Set up in 2010 want2race's founder Ben Hyland had a vision for offering as many people as possible the chance to drive track and race cars with a fantastic prize on offer. Early years saw various concepts and prizes including a race in a Lotus Elise which Ben raced at the time.

In 2013 Ben met Ginetta Chairman Lawrence Tomlinson, and together they decided to offer a fantastic Ginetta race prize for the competition, with Ben switching marques to race successfully in Ginetta GT5 and G40 Cup. With race wins and championships under their belt, the want2race name grew within the Ginetta paddock and Team W2R (later to be named W2R Motorsport) was conceived in 2015. The competition side of the business grew as more and more people got on track in a Ginetta, alongside the team who have become one of the most successful Ginetta race teams to compete winning seven championships and series. Track days, special events and corporate driving experiences were now also on offer, with the company developing a niche for customer focussed on-track driving events.

2019 saw W2R's biggest development, with Lawrence and LNT Group investing in the brand and bringing the company in house - providing their future home at Donington Park where want2race now offer the UK's biggest range of Motorsport events and services for the track day virgin through to the hardy racer or experienced track driver.

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