Job Description

F1 Powertrain Test Technician– Northamptonshire – Motorsport 

This long contract is an amazing opportunity to work on high performance F1 engines. The person that secures this position will be crucial to the success of this dynamic company on its F1 projects.

This Powertrain Test Technician role will be working as a contractor initially up until the end of December 2026.

The required shifts on this role are 4 on 4 off.

What you will do

Run performance tests 

Attend to any stoppages, restart if possible and log issues

Provide data to engineers for analysis

What you will need:

Previous engine test experience on either internal combustion or electric powertrain systems on dynos

Stable career history

Willingness to work on shifts and independently for extended periods

What you will get:

Outstanding contract rate of pay plus shift allowance

Opportunity to join a multiple F1 championship winning engineering business with state-of-the-art facilities including onsite subsidised restaurant, gym and parking

Easy access to site 

Applications:

Please apply with updated CV and details of current rate/salary and notice period. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted prior to submission. However please contact Michael Sorfleet by email if you have any questions.

Please note, these positions CANNOT support sponsorship

If this role is not for you, but you know some who may be interested, please forward this email on to them. We offer a referral scheme.

Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

If you feel you have the skills to succeed in this role, please click to apply.

Arden White specialises in technical engineering recruitment, and all job applications are managed by our team. We believe in the value of a personal touch, and we work hard to deliver a swift, professional, and friendly service for our clients and candidates. We are acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy, and whilst we are advertising the role, we are not the hiring company.

Due to the high volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to everyone individually. If you haven’t heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately you’ve not been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, please continue to monitor our website vacancies for more opportunities