Motorsport Mechanic

Job Title:  Kart Mechanic
Location:  Upper Heyford
 

About FAT Karting League: 

FAT Karting League is a high-performance motorsport business built around competition, precision, and experience. We deliver organised racing environments where attention to detail, consistency, and teamwork are critical to success — on and off the track. 

As a growing organisation, we’re building more than just a karting league. With plans to expand into other areas of motorsport, we’re creating opportunities for people who want to grow with the business and develop their careers as we scale. We’re looking for driven individuals who thrive in fast-paced, energetic settings, take pride in high standards, and are motivated by responsibility, progression, and being part of something that’s moving forward. 

Role Summary
We are seeking enthusiastic and hard-working mechanics with a passion for motorsport to join our technical team. This role involves working in our Upper Heyford workshop during the week and travelling to karting circuits on weekends to support live race events in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintenance and preparation of a fleet of electric race karts
• Upkeep and management of equipment and hardware used at karting events
• Diagnosing and repairing karts under time pressure during race weekends
• Supporting event logistics, including setup, transport, and operations

Qualifications and Experience:
• Strong interest in motorsport and mechanical engineering
• Hands-on mechanical experience (karting, automotive, or similar preferred)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Willingness to travel regularly and work weekends as part of a team

Benefits (available after successful probation): 

• Private medical insurance 

• Pension scheme with salary sacrifice option 

• Life assurance (death in service) 

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays 

• Childcare support via salary sacrifice 

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

• Free GP service 

FAT Karting League is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to be a team that supports diversity in the workplace and promotes an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered, and valued.