About Us
The Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub (SSEH) is a pioneering sports engineering facility, providing the tools and environment for innovation in sport, enabling engineers and sports performance professionals to undertake cutting-edge research and development.
About the Role
We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a competent and hands-on individual to join our expanding team and R&D facility as an Engineering Technician.
The successful candidate will be part of a small team and will support SSEH with the operation, maintenance and development of the facility and the associated equipment including wind tunnels and mechanical test rigs.
Key Responsibilities:
- To support the general operation and up-keep of the SSEH R&D facility
- To provide technical support with the operation of equipment and associated instrumentation to support and execute customer test sessions and programmes
- To provide technical support to assist with servicing, maintenance and calibration of equipment and instrumentation
- To assist with internal engineering projects and with the development of tools and services
- To assist with implementing and maintaining H&S documentation, operating procedures and risk assessments
- To assist with maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and organisation within the SSEH facility, as maintaining a safe working environment.
Required competencies:
- A passion for Cycling
- You must have already graduated to apply for this role
- Highly motivated with a passion for sporting performance and development
- A degree in any of the following disciplines; Mechanical, Aerodynamics
- Hands-on and competent in the handling of bikes, sensitive equipment and high-value products and components
- A self-starter and team player with the ability to work independently
- Proactive, well organised with a critical eye for detail
- Able to demonstrate a practical and methodical approach to problem solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible working, support evening or weekend customer requirements where required
- A- Level or equivalent in Mathematics
- Competent skills in Microsoft including Excel
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ holiday
- Workplace pension scheme in place (with employer contribution 3% if employee pays in 5% as per standard rules)
- Option to divert that into a private pension where we would also pass on any employer’s NI contributions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking.
This position is located at our offices in Silverstone (NN12). All our Interviews are conducted in-person at our Silverstone facility.
How to Apply
Apply to careers@silverstonesportshub.co.uk with a cover letter and CV.
Please specify the below in your application. These need to be answered in order for your application to be considered further.
- Confirm your A-Level results and the relevant discipline, and whether the exams were sat or awarded?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK? (can you specify if you are on a visa or the Settlement Scheme)?
- Salary Expectation
Employment Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Dependant on experience
To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter to careers@silverstonesportshub.co.uk