Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers championship-winning programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally-Raid, and a variety of global customer racing activities.

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Following an outstanding campaign at the Dakar Rally 2026, where we secured two podium finishes, we are now preparing for Dakar 2027 and looking to recruit talented and motivated Rally Raid Technicians to join our growing Rally Raid team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

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This role plays a key part in the build, preparation, maintenance and event support of our Ford Raptor T1+ programme. Working closely with engineers, drivers and fellow technicians, you will help deliver the performance, reliability and attention to detail required to compete at the very highest level of international rally raid competition.

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The role responsibilities include:

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• Vehicle Build & Preparation: Build, prepare and maintain competition vehicles to the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.
• Event & Test Support: Provide mechanical support at international events and test programmes, ensuring vehicles are prepared and maintained to race-winning standards.
• Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues efficiently, often under significant time pressure during events.
• Development Activities: Support the development of current and future vehicle systems, components and performance upgrades.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Engineers, Drivers and support crews to maximise vehicle performance throughout events and test programmes.
• Workshop Operations: Assist with vehicle strip-downs, inspections, rebuilds and routine maintenance activities between events.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to improving reliability, performance and operational processes across the Rally Raid programme.

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WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

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Essential Criteria & Skills: 

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• Technical Understanding & Education: Educated to Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle or Race Technician standard with a thorough understanding of motor vehicles and their systems.
• Attention to Detail: Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Problem Solving: Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills with a practical approach to resolving technical issues.
• Time Management: Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads and perform effectively under pressure.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Global Travel: Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally and support event and test programmes worldwide.
• Motorsport Mindset: A strong work ethic, positive attitude and determination to contribute towards championship-winning performances.

Preferred Experience: ​

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• Previous experience working within a professional motorsport environment, ideally in rally, rallycross, rally raid, circuit racing or similar disciplines would be advantageous. 

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WHY US

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Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

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The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

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We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

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WHAT WE OFFER

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Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

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We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.