Graduate Trackside Engineer

Pirelli Tyres, one of the leading international tyre manufacturers, is currently looking for a Graduate Trackside Engineer.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Pirelli Motorsport team; you will be involved in most aspects of tyre engineering, providing professional trackside support service in respect to a variety of motorsport events. You will work in both in Didcot, Oxfordshire and at race events in the UK and abroad as and when required and will have no passport restrictions to allow this. You will be available to travel extensively both in the UK and overseas.

You will be passionate about motorsport and have excellent practical skills, be a good problem solver, possess the ability to analyse and interpret data as well as assess physical cases.

Role responsibilities

• To analyse and interpret race data on behalf of Pirelli and your allocated motorsport team(s) with the aim of promoting continuous improvement in the brand
• To produce clear, factual reports in a timely manner
• To be acutely aware of the need for accuracy and resilience in a fast paced and highly pressurised environment
• To understand how the role of Engineer compliments and works with other motorsport roles e.g. Fitters, Logistics, R&D etc. and to operate at all times in a fully co-operative and cohesive manner
• To work as an effective team member in relation to the Engineering team and as required with other Pirelli motorsport teams
• To take initiative and solve problems through statistical analysis and regular liaison and discussion with colleagues, line managers and race team representatives
• To identify and undertake training and development activities as required to enable you to fulfil the role, keep your knowledge and skills up to date and to fulfil your own potential.

Essential Criteria

• You will possess a relevant industry related degree and have work experience within a Motorsport environment.
• The successful candidate will be prepared to undertake substantial worldwide travel and will hold a current British passport with the ability to travel freely.
• You will be proficient in Excel and MATLAB.
• Applicants without the experience outlined above need not apply.
• Suitable applicants will be notified within one month of your application

In return, we are offering

• A competitive salary, plus additional payments for travel.
• Other excellent benefits include medical insurance, full uniform, travel and accommodation when at events, 5 weeks holiday.

The successful candidate will have current eligibility to work in the UK and the ability to travel freely, with no passport restrictions to worldwide locations.

Only applicants with the relevant degree, experience in Motorsport and ability to travel freely need apply.

If you think you are suited to this role and would like to be considered, please click apply and submit your CV, cover letter and salary expectations.

Suitable applicants will be notified within one month of your application.