Race Systems Technician Motorsport Communications

UK Based | Extensive International Travel | Trackside Technical Support

We are working with a specialist communications business supporting leading motorsport and live event organisations worldwide.

They are looking to appoint an experienced Race Systems Technician to join their trackside support team, providing technical support across major international motorsport events.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role combining radio communications, intercom systems, networking and real-time technical troubleshooting in demanding live environments.

The position involves extensive international travel, approximately 100 days per year, along with evening and weekend work aligned to race schedules.

The Role

The Race Systems Technician will provide both trackside and remote technical support, ensuring communication systems operate reliably throughout practice, qualifying and race sessions.

You will work directly with race teams, drivers, engineers, suppliers and event organisations, often in high-pressure environments where issues need to be resolved quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing trackside and remote technical support for motorsport and event customers
  

• Configuring and supporting two-way radio and intercom systems
  

• Troubleshooting communications equipment and resolving faults in real time
  

• Managing communication systems across live event environments
  

• Supporting customers before, during and after events
  

• Building, testing and preparing communications equipment prior to deployment
  

• Managing race support equipment and maintaining accurate stock levels
  

• Providing customer training on system use and basic troubleshooting
  

• Maintaining clear technical documentation and resolution records
  

• Supporting networking, remote access and communications infrastructure
  

• Managing multiple customer requirements during busy event schedules
  

• Working closely with internal technical teams to deliver reliable solutions
  

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in technical support within motorsport, broadcast, AV, telecommunications or military environments
  

• Strong experience with professional two-way radio systems
  

• Understanding of digital radio protocols such as DMR, TETRA or similar technologies
  

• Knowledge of UHF and VHF frequency management
  

• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
  

• Experience with radio programming, configuration and testing
  

• Good soldering and electronic repair skills
  

• Experience using communications test and diagnostic equipment
  

• Understanding of managed networks, routing, VPNs and remote technologies
  

• Strong customer service and communication skills
  

• Ability to remain calm and make decisions in high-pressure live environments
  

• Strong organisation and time management skills
  

• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and internationally
  

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in line with race schedules
  

• Full UK driving licence
  

Desirable Experience

• Technical qualification in electronics, telecommunications or a related discipline
  

• Experience with RF and spectrum management
  

• Knowledge of Audio over IP technologies such as AES67 or Dante
  

• Previous motorsport experience
  

• Understanding of race operations and trackside environments
  

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong communications professional who wants to work at the heart of international motorsport.

The role offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
  

• Enhanced rates for out-of-hours work
  

• Private healthcare
  

• Extensive international travel
  

• Career development and progression
  

• Exposure to advanced communications technology in a fast-paced motorsport environment
  

If you have experience in radio communications, technical support or live event systems and would enjoy working trackside in international motorsport, we would be keen to speak with you.