Truckie / HGV Garage Technician (Rally - JLR)

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Truckie / HGV Garage Technician (Rally - JLR)

LOCATION: Banbury, Oxfordshire, England

Date Posted: 24th March 2025

Sector: Motorsport

Job Type: Permanent

Reference: MST0325

At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.

To commence JLR’s FIA World Rally Raid Championship programme with the iconic Defender brand, we are looking for a Truckie / HGV Garage Technician to provide logistics support for the World Rally Raid team. You will ensure all equipment and cars are delivered to venues around the world, whether by truck or air/sea freight and will be responsible for the wheels and tyres for cars on events, and the upkeep and maintenance of equipment and service area. Travel is a key part of this role, and can be up to 3-4 weeks per event. You will be required to work at the factory between events preparing the vehicles and equipment. If you have a HGV licence and a spirit of adventure, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver cars and equipment to tight deadlines worldwide, obeying customs clearance procedures.
• Take responsibility for wheels and tyres for the race car(s) under guidance from the Chief Truckie.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment transported are carefully handled and care is taken to prevent damage being caused to them.
• Ensure all vehicles are kept in a permanently clean and presentable condition, both inside and out, at the workshop and on event.
• Be responsible for the trackside set up and pack down in accordance with the championship organisation rules.
• Ensure legality within O licence regulations, Driver’s hours etc.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will have a Class 1 HGV licence (C+E) and current DCPC, as well as previous experience within a similar motorsport role, ideally within the Rally/Rally Raid environment, although on-event training will be provided. Transcontinental driving experience is required, with knowledge of customs procedures in relation to ATA carnets. You will have experience of co-ordinating tyres on event and be comfortable with long and unsociable hours as well as travel to events worldwide.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.