Head Mechanic/ Workshop Manager

DAYTONA TAMWORTH

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Daytona Tamworth, part of the Daytona Motorsport Group (established in 1990), is the Midlands’ leading outdoor kart racing venue, delivering competitive racing on our 1,000-metre circuit in Staffordshire. Daytona is renowned for championships, competitive open and endurance races, as well as corporate events, team building and children’s parties, welcoming drivers aged six and above for high-quality, professional karting experiences in well-maintained karts.

WE’RE HIRING: HEAD MECHANIC/ WORKSHOP MANAGER

We’re looking for an experienced conscientious and responsible person to manage the busy workshop and our five fleets of go-karts.

HOURS: Full time (Flexible, incl. evenings and weekends).
LOCATION: Daytona Tamworth, Robey’s Lane, Tamworth, B78 1AR. 
SALARY: £35,000 OTE

THE ROLE:

• Supervising the service of the various kart fleets
  
• Maintaining service records
  
• Ordering and managing stock and spares
  
• Managing the engineering team
  
• Managing kart performance & cleanliness
  
• Responsible for the health and safety of the workshop and team
  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Mechanical experience along with an understanding of engineering principles
  
• Knowledge and experience of kart maintenance preferred but not essential
  
• Demonstrable prior experience of working with budgets and forecasting
  
• An understanding and compliance of statutory requirements with regards to Health and Safety
  

 

• IT literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Excel & Outlook)
  
• Confidence in communicating with suppliers and colleagues across Daytona Group
  
• Previous experience from a supervisory or management position
  
• Prior experience/knowledge of Sodikart, Birel, Biz and CRG products would be an advantage
  
• Must have own tools
  
• Experience of maintaining stock and budget control xwzovoh is essential, however, training will be provided
  
• A clean or near clean driving license preferred
  
• Right to work in the UK
  

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS:

• Self-driven and results oriented
  
• Capable and experienced in managing a team
  
• Dedicated, reliable, tolerant and determined
  
• An individual with a keen eye for detail
  
• A motivator who takes pride in their work that is projected to the team
  
• Flexible in working weekends and evenings as per the needs of the business
  
• Well-presented, friendly, professional and keen for a new experience
  
• Responsible and accountable