No.2 Race Team Mechanic (Travelling)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5231 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and TWG CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Closing date: Friday 23rd October
Fueled by bold ambition.
The No.2 Race Team Mechanic is a key member of the Race Team, responsible for the preparation, assembly, maintenance, and operation of an assigned Formula 1® cars throughout the racing season. Working closely with the No.1 Mechanic, Engineers, and wider trackside personnel, you will help ensure the car is prepared, maintained, and operated to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.
Operating within a fast-paced and high-pressure environment, you will play an integral role in race weekend execution, including car build activities, fault diagnosis, repairs, pit stop operations, and event support. This role requires extensive international travel and a commitment to delivering exceptional performance at Formula 1® races and test events worldwide.
- Assemble, service, maintain, inspect, and rebuild Formula 1® cars, sub-assemblies, and components in accordance with engineering specifications, build procedures, and quality standards, ensuring all activities are completed to agreed deadlines and the highest standards of workmanship, reliability, and performance
- Complete build documentation, inspection records, component lifing reports, and checklists accurately, ensuring full traceability, compliance, and effective communication of any technical, quality, or reliability concerns
- Perform planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions to maximise vehicle performance and reliability throughout race and test activities
- Support all trackside mechanical operations, including car servicing, repairs, setup changes, event preparation, and live pit stop activities
- Work closely with No.1 Mechanics, Engineers, Drivers, and the wider Race Team to support vehicle performance, operational execution, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support the preparation, management, and maintenance of race and test equipment, tooling, spares, and other event-related assets
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with TWG CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians (SOC 5231) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~101k in sample- Middle half £29,068–41,548
- Median £34,892
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. TWG CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5231 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.