Engine Dyno Technician

Prodrive Composites Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in the UK is seeking an experienced Engine Dyno Technician to aid in engine installation and testing. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the motorsport industry and experience with various engines and software. Responsibilities include maintaining dyno equipment, assisting engineers during tests, and supporting the workshop. Attractive salary and benefits including training opportunities and a generous holiday package are offered.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Car and pension schemes

Paid volunteering time

Health consultations

Social events

Company discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Motorsport industry required.
• Good understanding of motorsport engine functions.
• Ability to diagnose engine faults.

Responsibilities

• Install engines on the dyno for testing.
• Maintain engine dyno equipment.
• Assist engineers during dyno testing.
• Support engine builders with checks.
• Record dyno running logs.

Skills

Motorsport industry experience

Engine diagnostics

Experience with motorsport engine software

Tools

CP Cadet

Cosworth

Motec

Bosch

Marelli

Job description

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. 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 involved in an expanding Rally Raid Championship programme.

To join us on our journey to success, we are looking for a highly experienced Engine Dyno Technician to assist with the installation of our winning engines on the dynamometer, from a multi‑cylinder Aston Martins, V6 turbocharged, four‑cylinder turbocharged RX Renault Megane and to the iconic turbocharged flat 4.

Key Responsibilities

• Install production and development engines on the dyno for testing
• Maintain, report and construct the engine dyno equipment for current and new projects
• Assist the engineers during dyno testing
• Help the engine builders with mechanical checks on the dyno and post dyno
• Assist the workshop with engine stripping, cleaning and preparation duties
• Maintenance of dyno running logs

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in the Motorsport industry, working on a broad range of cars including GTE, GT3 and RX programmes, along with a good understanding of motorsport engine functions and the ability to diagnose faults and work with motorsport engine software such as Cosworth, Motec, Bosch and Marelli as an advantage. You will have the ability to write dyno test on CP Cadet or similar, along with the flexibility and willingness to attend race events if required.

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
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• 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.