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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