Technical Assistant Apprentice
Location: Motorsport UK, Bicester Motion.
Hours of Work: Full Time (37.5 hours per week). Core hours are 09:00 until 17:30, Mon – Fri.
Salary: £27,650
Join Our Team as a Technical Assistant Apprentice at Motorsport UK!
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.
This position is designed as a structured development role, combining practical experience with formal study through a degree apprenticeship, enabling the development of technical understanding, engineering judgement and decision-making capability within a regulatory environment.
Primary Objectives
The primary objectives associated with this role will be:
- 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
Key Responsibilities
In addition to the core objectives listed above, the Technical Assistant will be responsible for the following:
- 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
Development Responsibilities (Apprenticeship)
- Supporting the technical assessment and validation of applications, developing understanding of compliance, performance and safety considerations
- Assisting in the analysis of technical data, specifications and supplier submissions
- Participating in technical and process improvement projects across the department
- Supporting the development and refinement of technical regulations and guidance
Core Competencies
Below are the core competencies, knowledge, and skills required to be successful in this role:
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records
- High level of attention to detail, ensuring consistency and quality in technical documentation
- Ability to interpret and work with structured information, data and technical documentation
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Logical and analytical thinking, with an ability to approach problems in a structured way
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage with a range of stakeholders
- Disciplined approach to time management, prioritisation and meeting deadlines
- Digital literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Office and collaborative platforms
- A proactive approach to learning and personal development
Desirable Competencies
- An interest in engineering, technology or motorsport
- Awareness of motorsport, competition vehicles or technical regulations
- Experience working with structured data, technical documents or process-driven environments
- Familiarity with collaborative tools and digital systems (e.g. SharePoint, databases, workflow tools)
- Evidence of problem-solving or project-based work (academic or practical)
- A desire to develop a career within a technical, engineering or regulatory environment
Degree Apprenticeship
This role is offered as part of a Degree Apprenticeship programme aligned to an approved Level 6 Engineering Degree Apprenticeship standard.
The successful candidate will undertake structured academic study alongside their role, developing knowledge, skills and behaviours in engineering principles, technical analysis, product and system development, and project delivery.
Work-based experience within Motorsport UK will provide practical application of these principles, including involvement in homologation processes, technical regulation, system development and continuous improvement projects.
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.
More information can be found here:
- https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0025
What you will gain
- A fully funded and supported Degree Apprenticeship, combining academic study with practical experience in a professional technical environment
- Hands-on experience working within the UK’s national governing body for motorsport, supporting real-world technical decisions and approvals
- Exposure to a wide range of technical areas, including vehicle homologation, regulation, emerging technologies and system development
- The opportunity to work with manufacturers, suppliers and international bodies such as the FIA
- Development of engineering judgement, analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
- Experience contributing to technical projects, process improvement and innovation initiatives
- A clear pathway to develop a career within technical and engineering roles in motorsport.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- 5% pension contribution from Motorsport UK
- Private Medical Healthcare Cover
- Financial, Physical and Mental wellbeing support
- 4 x Annual Salary Life Assurance
- Breakdown cover
- Free on site parking
- Access to a host of other member / staff benefits
To apply for this vacancy, please forward a copy of your CV and Cover Letter to jointheteam@motorsportuk.org
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,650.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bicester OX27: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bicester OX27
