Technical Assistant Apprentice
Motorsport UK
BICESTER (OX27 8FY)
Closes in 25 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 May 2026
Contents
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Assistant to join Motorsport UK within the Technical Department. The role provides exposure to the approval and regulation of competition vehicles, components and equipment, supporting the safe, fair and consistent operation of motorsport in the UK.
- Wage
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£27,650 a year
- Training course
- Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Support the efficient and accurate processing of homologation applications and technical approvals
- Maintain high-quality technical documentation and records to ensure consistency and traceability
- Supporting technical review activities and developing understanding of compliance, performance and safety considerations
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of technical processes, systems and documentation
- Develop technical knowledge and capability through structured learning and practical experience
- Supporting the processing of homologation applications across vehicles, components and equipment, ensuring completeness and compliance with requirements
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of homologations, approvals and technical decisions
- Assisting in the preparation, review and update of technical regulations, guidance and supporting documentation
- Coordinating submissions and documentation for FIA and national homologation processes
- Providing administrative and coordination support to Technical and Kart Technical Sub Committees (agendas, papers, minutes, actions)
- Acting as a point of contact for routine homologation enquiries, ensuring clear and timely responses
- Maintaining structured filing and traceability of technical decisions and approvals
- Supporting engagement with manufacturers, suppliers and external stakeholders as required.
Where you'll work
141 THE COMMAND WORKS
SOUTHERN AVENUE
BICESTER HERITAGE
BICESTER
OX27 8FY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
Desirable qualifications
BTEC in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Motorsport UK is the national governing body for four-wheeled motorsport – responsible for keeping the sport safe, fair and fun for everyone.
For over 120 years, Britain has been at the heart of global motorsport. Today, that legacy lives on through a vibrant, nationwide community of over 100,000 people – from competitors and volunteers to clubs, officials and fans – delivering more than 3,500 events every year across 14 different disciplines.
From grassroots events in local venues to world-class championships like the British Grand Prix, motorsport in the UK is as diverse as it is exciting. Whether it’s racing wheel-to-wheel on a circuit, navigating a rally stage, or testing precision in an autoSOLO, there’s a motorsport for everyone – and that’s what makes it special.
https://www.motorsportuk.org/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- 5% pension contribution from Motorsport UK
- Private Medical Healthcare Cover
- Financial and wellbeing support
- Life Assurance
- Breakdown cover
After this apprenticeship
The combination of academic learning and practical experience will support the development of technical capability and prepare the candidate for progression into technical and engineering roles within Motorsport UK.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWBURY COLLEGE
jointheteam@motorsportuk.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032955.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)