Head Go-Kart Mechanic
HOURS: Full-time/Flexible Applicants MUST be available to work evenings & weekends
LOCATION: Esher, KT10 8AN
SALARY: £negotiable based on previous experience
Our client Daytona Sandown Park is currently looking for their Head of Engineering for their 7-day operational business.
As the Head of their Engineering department, you will be required to carry out all aspects of the day-to-day running of the department whilst managing a small team and ensuring that their kart fleet is maintained to the highest standard. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out admin duties required for the role, manage a small team, and run the workshop completing kart maintenance and ensuring work is correctly recorded and carried out to a high standard whilst ensuring compliance.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST:
- Have mechanical experience within the corporate / race kart or motorsport sectors.
- Be flexible and able to work evenings & weekends in addition to weekdays.
- Be able to follow instruction quickly and effectively.
- Be highly motivated and work well in a team.
- Must have previous mechanical experience along with a thorough understanding of engineering principles.
- A thorough understanding of kart maintenance carried out to the required specification.
- Be responsible for ensuring the correct level of engineering staff are present at all events.
- Confident in communicating with suppliers and colleagues across Group
- Previous experience from a Supervisory or Management level in order to manage a small team.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Ensure that the karts are maintained to the highest standards of safety.
- Be able to work unassisted and ensure all targets are met without fail.
- Have excellent problem-solving abilities quickly and efficiently.
- Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date on a daily basis within the required timescales.
- Have maintenance level mechanical and engineering experience.
- Applicants MUST have own tools and be willing to purchase any tools required to carry out daily maintenance on the karts.
- A basic concept of stock and budget control is essential; however, training will be provided.
Training will be given in all areas of the role. Flexibility with working hours is essential to meet company needs
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a CV and covering letter quoting job ref: HOENGSP24
We look forward to hearing from you!
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