Chief Mechanic
Chief Mechanic
The Chief Mechanic is directly responsible for the preparation and build-up of race cars, as well as the daily coordination of a team of mechanics. The role will foresee activities in the workshop and abroad.
At the factory the Chief Mechanic will be the main contact regarding the car build-up and show great communication skills towards his colleague mechanics, engineers and supporting departments.
The duties of the Chief Mechanic will include:
- Ensure the correct build-up of a race car including the lead over a team of 3 mechanics.
- Be involved in the daily, weekly, and monthly planning of build-up schedules.
- Communicate about the daily plans towards the team of mechanics and provide them a weekly plan in advance
- Rule book understanding of areas that pertain technical specifications.
- Support test and race activities as required.
- Always maintain a professional and clean appearance of the race cars and equipment. Similar approach for keeping the work area clean and organized and encourage others to do so.
- Keep track of a high number of parts and provide feedback to the spare parts coordinator.
- Act as a mentor to less experienced team members, to ensure quality control while promoting positive learning environment.
- Prepare job lists post and pre-event.
- Professionally representing the team and its sponsors on and off-track. Sharing a positive attitude and respect inside the team.
The Chief Mechanic should have the following desired skillset:
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a chief mechanic in the motorsport sector preferably F1, LMP2, LMH, LMDh, FE, DTM, GT3, …
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, One Note, Outlook).
- Ability to be part of the pit stop crew, either gunner or wheeler.
- The ability to consistently work at the highest standards with an exceptional can-do attitude towards attention to detail.
- Can work under pressure meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality, and with minimal guidance.
- Good communication skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly are prerequisite for the role.
- The ability to work well as part of a team is an essential skill.
- Fluency in English both written and spoken.
- Knowledge of motorsport electrical standards, and preferably high voltage usage (Level 2 or 3) is a plus.
- Promote our values (People, Passion, Performance) and commit to personal investment into the WRT ESG strategy.
We are seeking candidates within Bierset, Belgium and Charlotte, USA.
Please send CV and motivation letter to: work@w-racingteam.com.