Job Title
Lead Motorsport Technician
Ref #
58929
Date posted
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
Motorsport
Department
Motorsport
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-15)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term Contract
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday
Salary
£
What to Expect

Leading a team of technicians within an allocated build bay the Lead Technician will be responsible for the delivery of new vehicles inline with the business agreed build plan & to the expected McLaren quality standards

What You'll Do

Take an active role in the maintenance of all workshop equipment & tooling to ensure all workshop activities are not impacted.Take an active role in the maintenance and ordering of workshop consumables to ensure workshop activities are not impacted.Understand & demonstrate a broad knowledge of the build process to provide training & assist when issues ariseWork alongside the Product Design Engineering team in identifying resolutions for product related issues during the digital and prototype development phasesSupport and participate in continuous improvement initiatives with the Production Manager & Manufacturing EngineeringSupport the team and wider business functions to ensure all quality targets are correctly specified and achievedSupport with the development of vehicle assembly processes for all assembly disciplinesSupport the development and launch into production future McLaren Motorsport vehicle platforms and variantsWork as part of a team on the definition and solution of problems that may be affecting the quality, cost or productivity of the vehicles being producedEnsure that all station operations on each vehicle are completed to the required quality standardUnderstand and follow detailed work instructions relating to the modification or assembling of vehiclesWork closely with logistics to establish & maintain status of parts supply per vehicle build, escalating issues to the Production Manager where build impact occurs.Provide build status feedback to the Production Manager during production start upPrimary point of contact for the Production Manager within the relevant build bayPoint of contact for build team members for any process, parts, training related issuesAccountable for build and preparation of the car and respective sub-assembliesLead the build and preparation of McLaren Motorsport cars to the required specification within the relevant build bay
What You'll Bring
  • Experience of working within a low volume vehicle production / motorsport build environment is desired
  • Experience of composite trimming, grinding, and drilling to high standards
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Have value added experience in the field of production vehicle manufacturing.
  • Taking receipt of guidance and instruction from multiple leadership direction.
  • Flexible approach to work hours to support program targets.
  • Excellent leadership & organisational skills
  • Experience in leading & organising small teams to meet target driven deadlines.

Personal attributes:

  • Determination to drive forward the business to ‘Best in Class’ performance standards in line with brand expectations
  • Takes the opportunity to proactively use initiative where appropriate
  • A team player who can support others whilst also getting involved in day to day tasks as necessary
  • Good analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Results focused and driven to achieve successful outcome
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Adhere to the McLaren Values and help grow the Automotive & Motorsport Brand
  • Actively seeks ways to improve their quality of work through constructive feedback or self-education.
  • Be prepared to coach and develop peer skill sets.
  • Lead by example, influence all members of the workshop team and ensure they are fully motivated
  • Flexibility when working unsociable hours in support of meeting program targets and maintain a flexible approach to working hours

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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