Motorsport Event Timing / Support Technician

Timing Solutions Ltd. One of the leading Motorsport timing and data companies in the world is currently looking for a competent and enthusiastic Event Timing/Support Technician to hit the ground running.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for motorsport and have the following personal skills;

  • Conscientious & Self-motivated
  • Have attention to detail
  • Have excellent organisational and logistics skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel to different locations
  • Good team working and communication skills
  • Able to manage the planning and organisation of their own workload, including prioritisation

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Configure, monitor, & diagnose TSL custom timing and GPS software in real time and maintaining 100% service delivery.
  • Understanding of all aspects of the timing data acquisition system and related hardware including configuring all components.
  • Able to rig and de-rig the TSL timing and GPS systems at event.
  • Monitor, validate, edit live motorsport acquired data with reference to the relevant sporting regulations per series.
  • Generate, validate, quality assure and publish the suite of timing results, and data produced by the timing systems
  • Be prepared to work in an outdoor environment.
  • Good fault finding skills on IT networks and cable systems
  • Installation, testing and termination of coaxial cable and multi core twisted pair data cable used for loop and decoder data communications.
  • Competently install the timing loops
  • Maintain a knowledge of CAN protocols and the on-car equipment that utilises this communication
  • Identify and help deliver continuous improvements to the service delivery function.
  • Support, monitor and assist in the administration and troubleshooting of IT services and systems including Microsoft technologies such as 365.
  • Ensure up to date documentation and accurate reporting as required.

About You

  • Motorsport and timekeeping experience preferred
  • Previous live event operational experience.
  • Data analysis, ideally within a sporting event
  • Highly desirable to have a National Timekeeping Officiating License issued by an ASN
  • Experience with network-based equipment (PCs, routers, TCP/IP equipment)
  • IT certifications are advantageous.
  • Flexible approach towards business requirements and timelines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team and take direction
  • Experience in fault finding on electronic wiring systems
  • Current UK/EU Driving License
  • Experience in fault finding on CAN based systems

 

Working Time / Benefits

The role is based at our Tamworth office with on-site work at race venues.

Working times vary by agreement which will include weekend working.

When working off-site hours vary depending on the requirements.

A competitive salary to reflect on experience and qualifications. A company pension scheme is in operation and the successful candidate will also be entitled to private health care.

A company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone will also be available for use on company business.

A current full UK driving licence is required.

All applicants must have eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. We are an equal opportunities company.

 

Organisation: 
Timing Solutions Limited