Darkside Developments
Race Engineer / Technician
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Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Scheme - £35k-£65k (Depending on skills and experience)
Job Type: Full-time
About Us
We are looking for a high-level Race Technician to join our championship-winning team. Our workshop builds, develops, and maintains the most competitive diesel race cars in the UK, as well as various Track and R&D Projects.
Our facility is equipped with industry-leading tools, technology, and diagnostic equipment, allowing our technicians to work at the highest level of motorsport and performance engineering. We pride ourselves on being the country’s leading specialists in diesel tuning. See more of our Motorsport background
The Role
We are looking for an experienced No1 Race Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of race and project vehicles, carrying out preparation, maintenance, diagnostics, and development work to the highest standards.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about motorsport and performance engineering who enjoys working in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Race car preparation, maintenance, and setup
- Engine and drivetrain installation and development
- Wiring looms and electronic configuration
- Diagnostics, servicing, and repair of high-performance vehicles
- Supporting the build and development of project and race vehicles
- Ensuring vehicles meet performance and safety standards
- Working closely with the team to continuously improve vehicle performance
What You'll Be Working On
- Race car builds and preparation
- Performance engine and drivetrain installations
- High-level diagnostics and fault finding
- Development work on race and project vehicles
- Setup, servicing, and maintenance of competition vehicles
What We're Looking For
We want technicians who care about the details and take pride in their work. Someone who has great organisational effectiveness and leadership, self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting skills.
Experience with the following platforms is highly desirable but not 100% necessary:
- VAG Group – Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda
- BMW
- Porsche
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Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience in performance, motorsport, or specialist workshops
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic ability
- A high standard of workmanship
- A genuine passion for performance engineering and motorsport
Other requirements:
- Previous experience as a performance or race technician
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work to a high standard in a fast-paced workshop
- Passion for motorsport and vehicle performance
- Team player with a strong work ethic
- Basic tools are required, specialist tools provided
- Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and EU
- Full UK driving licence
Why Join Us
- Multiple Championship-winning team
- Work on serious race and high-performance project cars
- Industry-leading workshop equipment
- Work alongside country-leading diesel engine specialists
- Competitive salary + performance bonus
- A team environment that pushes for results and performance
- Formal qualifications are less important than skill, experience, and enthusiasm
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