Mane Contract Services
Senior Track Systems Technician
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This organisation is driven by a commitment to delivering world-class live sporting events while leaving a positive and lasting impact wherever events take place. Innovation has been central to its success for decades, with ongoing development of advanced technologies that influence industries far beyond the sporting arena.
Every element seen on screen or experienced at a live event is made possible by a highly skilled and dedicated workforce. From technical operations and engineering to broadcast, logistics, legal, security, commercial, marketing, and communications, teams across the business work together to ensure seamless delivery at the highest level.
The business spans a wide range of technical and creative disciplines, bringing together specialists from engineering, media, digital platforms, and communications. Collaboration and innovation are encouraged across all areas to continually push boundaries and maximise performance.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Track Systems Technician to join the Track Systems team. This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, live environment and enjoys working with complex technical systems on a global stage.
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Key Responsibilities
- Install timing loops, beacons, and track temperature sensors within track surfaces, involving hands-on manual work such as digging, soldering, and use of machinery and tools (full health and safety training provided).
- Install, test, terminate, and maintain coaxial and multi-core twisted pair data cables used for system communications.
- Configure and maintain timing data acquisition systems and associated hardware.
- Carry out fault diagnosis on basic IT networks and cable infrastructure.
- Produce and maintain fault logs and technical reports.
- Work outdoors in a variety of climates and international locations.
- Ensure all departmental tools and equipment are used correctly, maintained, and transported between events.
- Terminate motorsport-grade connectors and build or repair basic wiring looms for testing and operational use.
- Interpret and work from detailed circuit drawings to ensure correct system setup.
- Commission hardware and software systems, including diagnostics and repairs.
- Monitor incoming and outgoing system data to confirm correct operation and escalate issues where required.
- Plan system installations and liaise with internal teams and external partners to meet stakeholder requirements.
- Communicate with system users and stakeholders via internal liaison platforms.
- Maintain equipment inventories and ensure sufficient spares are available through tracking repairs and faults.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience fault-finding electrical and electronic wiring systems.
- Ability to read and work from wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
- Experience producing clear and accurate technical reports.
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking.
- Working knowledge of CAN protocols and vehicle-based electronic systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Comfortable working under pressure in a live, broadcast-style environment.
- Willingness to travel internationally for extended periods (typically 1–3 weeks).
- Full UK or EU driving licence.
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