Graduate Engineering Technician 

Job Opportunity: Graduate Engineering Technician 

About Us 

The Silverstone Sports Engineering Hub (SSEH) is a pioneering sports engineering facility, providing the tools and environment for innovation in sport, enabling engineers and sports performance professionals to undertake cutting-edge research and development. 

About the Role 

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a competent and hands-on individual to join our expanding team and R&D facility as an Engineering Technician. 

The successful candidate will be part of a small team and will support SSEH with the operation, maintenance and development of the facility and the associated equipment including wind  tunnels and mechanical test rigs. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• To support the general operation and up-keep of the SSEH R&D facility 
• To provide technical support with the operation of equipment and associated instrumentation to support and execute customer test sessions and programmes 
• To provide technical support to assist with servicing, maintenance and calibration of equipment and instrumentation 
• To assist with internal engineering projects and with the development of tools and services 
• To assist with implementing and maintaining H&S documentation, operating procedures and risk assessments 
• To assist with maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and organisation within the SSEH facility, as maintaining a safe working environment.

Required competencies: 

• A passion for Cycling 
• You must have already graduated to apply for this role 
• Highly motivated with a passion for sporting performance and development
• A degree in any of the following disciplines; Mechanical, Aerodynamics, Sports Engineering
• Hands-on and competent in the handling of bikes, sensitive equipment and high-value products and components 
• A self-starter and team player with the ability to work independently 
• Proactive, well organised with a critical eye for detail 
• Able to demonstrate a practical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Flexible working, support evening or weekend customer requirements where required
• A- Level or equivalent in Mathematics 
• Competent skills in Microsoft including Excel 
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary 
• 25 days’ holiday 
• Workplace pension scheme in place (with employer contribution 3% if employee pays in 5% as per standard rules) 
• Option to divert that into a private pension where we would also pass on any employer’s NI contributions 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Free parking. 

This position is located at our offices in Silverstone (NN12). All our Interviews are conducted in person at our Silverstone facility.

How to Apply

Apply to careers@silverstonesportshub.co.uk with a cover letter and CV.

Please specify the below in your application. These need to be answered in order for your application to be considered further.

• Confirm your A-Level results and the relevant discipline, and whether the awards were sat or awarded?
• Do you have the right to work in the UK? (can you specify if you are on a visa or the Settlement Scheme)?
• Salary Expectation