Race Engineer​/Technician

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 motor sport and performance engineering. We pride ourselves on being the country’s leading specialists in diesel tuning. See more of our Motorsport background

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 motor sport and performance engineering who enjoys working in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus Scheme - £35k-£65k (Depending on skills and experience)

• 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

• 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

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.

• VAG Group – Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda
• BMW
• Porsche

• Experience in performance, motor sport, or specialist workshops
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic ability
• A high standard of workmanship
• A genuine passion for performance engineering and motor sport

• 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 motor sport 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

• 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

Here at Darkside Developments our team is passionate about our brand and our reputation. We have ambitious plans to capitalise on our success, and to achieve this, we require equally talented and passionate people. As a result we are constantly aiming to improve our talent pool and we will always review and consider any CV's and job applications in order to achieve this goal.

We prefer experience and enthusiasm over formal qualifications.

As the company continues to grow, staff roles, benefits and responsibilities will grow with it. We are looking for a core team who will be empowered to lead the company in the right direction to continued success. We have a firm belief in allowing employees freedom to work using their own…