United Autosports
Bodywork Mechanic
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Company Description
United Autosports is a prominent GT and sports car race team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Founded in 2009 by Zak Brown and racing driver Richard Dean, the team competes in multiple championships with a wide variety of cars. United Autosports is known for its professional, high-performance racing environment and collaboration with drivers from diverse backgrounds. Team members work with cutting-edge motorsport technology and benefit from exposure to international racing standards and practices.
Role Description United Autosports – McLaren Hypercar Programme
Full-time | Global travel | High-pressure technical role
If you’re a meticulous, hands-on mechanic who takes pride in perfect panel fitment, clean execution and fast response under pressure — this is your chance to work on one of the most advanced endurance race cars in the world.
The Role
As a Bodywork Mechanic on the McLaren Hypercar Programme, you will be responsible for fitting, maintaining and rapidly repairing all bodywork and aerodynamic components on the car.
Your work directly influences reliability, aerodynamic performance, cooling efficiency, safety and the overall professionalism of the garage.
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This is a role for someone with exceptional attention to detail, great situational awareness, steady hands and the ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, fitting and maintaining bodywork, panels, aero components and hardware.
- Ensuring perfect alignment, secure mounting and correct clearances.
- Carrying out fast repairs, swaps and turnarounds during live sessions.
- Working closely with Mechanics, Engineers, Composites and Garage Technicians.
- Managing bodywork racks, protection, storage and event allocation.
- Supporting damage inspection and coordinating composite repairs.
- Maintaining perfect presentation of all fitted surfaces.
- Supporting pitstop operations and event build/pack-down.
About You
- Proven mechanical experience in high-level motorsport (WEC, LMP, GT, FE, F1 or similar).
- Strong understanding of bodywork systems, fasteners, mounts and composite interfaces.
- Calmness under pressure and ability to turn cars around at pace.
- Exceptional attention to detail — nothing escapes your eye.
- Strong communication and teamwork across departments.
- High standards of organisation, workspace discipline and safety.
- Willingness to travel internationally and work long, intensive race weekends.
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Why This Role Matters
Bodywork is not cosmetic — it’s performance. Aero efficiency, cooling, reliability, access and safety all depend on flawless execution.
If you’re the type of person who can spot a misaligned panel from 20 metres away — and fix it in seconds — you’ll thrive here.
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing both inside and outside of work. As part of the United Autosports team, you'll benefit from:
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Life assurance providing 2x annual salary.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering 24/7 confidential support, wellbeing resources and counselling services.
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for qualifying additional hours worked.
- Opportunities to travel internationally and be part of world-class motorsport events.
- A collaborative, high-performance team environment where every role contributes to success on track.
- Ongoing opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
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