Trainee Engine Builder
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Position Overview & Specifications
Radical SPORTSCARS - JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Engine Builder Department: ENGINES
RESPONSIBILITY: Engineering, Production
Radical Motorsports Group
Radical Sportscars is the world’s largest manufacture and constructor of dedicated track-day and racing cars, with a global customer base of owner-drivers supported by dealers in over 32 territories. With the continued development of our global race championship framework, we are looking to recruit a Trainee Engine Technician.
Reports to: Engines Area Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a close-knit team
- The assembly of SR1 &SR3 Powertrains alongside our new SR10 four-cylinder, V6 turbocharged and V8 race engines for Radical’s range of sports-racing cars, as well as the:
- Strip down, inspection, servicing, and reassembly of customer units.
- A high degree of accuracy and detail is essential in the preparation of these racing powerplants, delivered to customers across the world.
- Dyno testing and running-in of new and refurbished engines, and
- Support of Radical’s on-track activity at its UK and European racing events.
- International travel is likely with experience in support of customer and distributor track programmes globally.
The Person:
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude to getting things right first time
- Is a team player
- Can follow verbal and written instructions
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Have a passion for motorsport and Automotive industry.
- Strong attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Trainee Engine Builder
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Engine Builder roles across Radical Sportscars Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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