Lead Bodywork Technician – Motorsport & Carbon Fibre Expert

Motorsport-Total.com GmbH; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in Cockermouth is seeking a Senior Bodywork Technician. This role offers the chance to work on championship-winning cars, leading the preparation and fitting of panels while ensuring quality control. Candidates should have strong knowledge of carbon fibre and repair techniques, excellent communication skills, and a positive team-oriented attitude. The position comes with a range of benefits including life assurance, flexible working hours, and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Long service awards

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong multitasking and workload prioritization skills.
• Hungry to deliver winning performance results.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, fitting, and finishing of panels.
• Perform inspections and repairs post-event.
• Oversee build specifications and structural integrity.
• Support Junior Technicians in daily tasks.
• Work with Engineering and Production for quality control.
• Assist in developing new components and repair methods.
• Maintain a clean workspace with attention to detail.

Skills

Knowledge of carbon fibre and GRP repair techniques

Ability to read technical drawings

Leadership and mentoring

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading motorsport company in Cockermouth is seeking a Senior Bodywork Technician. This role offers the chance to work on championship-winning cars, leading the preparation and fitting of panels while ensuring quality control. Candidates should have strong knowledge of carbon fibre and repair techniques, excellent communication skills, and a positive team-oriented attitude. The position comes with a range of benefits including life assurance, flexible working hours, and a healthcare plan.