Tyre Technician

Optimum Motorsport are a leading International GT racing team who specialise in the servicing and operation of McLaren GT3 and GT4 cars. We are currently recruiting enthusiastic professionals to join our team. One such role we have to offer is that of a Tyre Technician for our various car programmes with the opportunity to assist during other events throughout the year.

 

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Overseeing tyre operations, including planning, scheduling and management of tyre & wheel stock.
  • Overseeing the fitment, allocation, documentation and correct preparation of tyres at the event.
  • Being responsible for tyre related equipment and its maintenance.
  • Being the main point of contact for tyre supplies.

 

The ideal candidate should:

  • Have excellent interpersonal, relationship building skills and capable of providing a professional image at all times.
  • Have a strong analytical approach and a meticulous attention to detail.
  • Have previous experience working in motorsport
  • Ideally would have a HGV licence

 

The role would suit a self-motivated team player with an enthusiastic and positive attitude. Excellent communication skills will be required to work with engineering and workshop teams to forecast tyre requirements and usage. Experience in a similar race or rally setting would be an advantage. A flexible approach to working hours is required and extensive world travel involved.

 

The position will be on a contractor basis at Optimum’s workshop in Wakefield (when not away on a race weekend), salary negotiable.

 

If you are interested please click apply and submit your CV