Aircraft Technician jobs in United Kingdom

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.

The Dacia Sandrider team have an exciting opportunity for a Composite/Bodywork Technician to join them in their quest to win the World Rally Raid Championship in the FIA Ultimate T1+ category. You will work with the team to maintain all carbon composite bodywork and components both on event and at the factory, ensuring quality of work and presentation of the panels meet the agreed standard. Extended periods of worldwide travel are required for this role.

• Deliver a first-class composite finishing and repair service on and off event.
• Prepare and maintain all composite components to a high presentation level.
• Ensure the Chief Technician is aware of any quality or process issues during build and/or repair.
• Adopt safe working practices always in compliance with Health and Safety regulations and company policy.
• Maintain site standards in accordance with company expectations.
• Carry out other adhoc duties requested by the Rally Team management.
• Demonstrate flexibility, prepared to work overtime, often without notice, as dictated by the demands of the business.

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience within a composite or panel build role for rally or race cars within Motorsport. You will have experience using carbon fibre and able to work to technical drawings and build documentation.

• 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.