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Sub Assembly Technician for High Performance Automotive

Xtrac Ltd

Thatcham

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the automotive industry's transition to electric and hybrid technologies. As a Sub Assembly Technician, you will play a vital role in building high-performance automotive transmissions for prestigious motorsport events. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your mechanical assembly skills in a dynamic environment where innovation and teamwork are highly valued. Contribute to a team that is passionate about winning and continuously improving, while enjoying a range of company benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. Your expertise will help shape the future of high-performance automotive solutions.

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Private Health Care

Eye Care Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

On-site Parking

Reward & Recognition Incentives

Flexible Working for Some Roles

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

Free Safety Workwear

Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly or engineering.
Ability to work in a pressured, unsupervised environment.

Prepare and build gearbox sub-assemblies and conduct inspections.
Participate in daily process meetings and provide production feedback.

Mechanical Assembly

Problem Solving

Manual Dexterity

Team Collaboration

Apprenticeship in Engineering

Basic Engineering Training

Lathes

Pillar Drill

Grinding Machines

ERP System - Epicor

Job Title: Sub Assembly Technician for High Performance Automotive

Reporting to: HPA Assembly Manager

Xtrac is the world’s leading design and manufacture of specialist transmissions. Our customers include the top motorsports racing series including Formula One, Le Mans, IndyCar and NASCAR and we also supply transmissions for the most exclusive high-performance cars in the world. We are at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation opportunity as the automotive industry transitions from internal combustion to electric and hybrid and our experienced and dedicated teams are using the latest cutting-edge technology to achieve this transition.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sub-Assembly Technician to support the rapid growth of our business and strengthen our busy build shop department.

Reporting to the build shop manager, you will be responsible for preparing and building gearbox sub-assemblies, carrying out pre delivery preparation and inspection as well as stripping down and preparing gearboxes prior to rebuild. The successful candidate will actively participate in daily process meetings and provide production feedback to the team leader. Daily machine and equipment maintenance are also duties the candidate will undertake. Tasks will also include using the IT system to complete build documentation, using the ERP system- Epicor.

About You

We are seeking an individual who has a mechanical assembly, engineering or garage background ideally having undertaken an apprenticeship or basic engineering training. Having knowledge of machinery including lathes, pillar drill, grinding etc. will be advantageous however, is not a must. Candidates will have hands-on experience and will have worked in a small team ideally in a pressured, unsupervised engineering environment. The role will require working with small parts therefore candidates must have good manual dexterity and the ability to learn new skills as well as solve problems.

About Xtrac

Here at Xtrac, we are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Motorsport and High-Performance Automotive Transmission Solutions. Our products are used internationally across the most prestigious motorsport events so naturally we have a passion for winning and continuously improving, whether that be our products, our people, or our business. Our vision is to transform into a world-class high-performance automotive supplier whilst retaining our position as a world leader in motorsport, so now is the time to join our journey, make an impact and contribute to the success of our future.

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