F4 CHIEF MECHANIC
VACANCY NOTICE NO : MR1CMF4_01
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION : 30 June 2023
LOCATION : HQ Geneva, Switzerland
TRAVELS : Europe & Gulf (Middle-East)
ORGANIZATIONAL SECTION : Formula 4 Racing Team
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT : Seasonal / 12 months
Renewable subject to service requirement/availability of funds
COMMENCEMENT : 20 march 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter
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EMAIL TO : recruitement@maffiracing.com
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), the chief mechanic will be responsible for the overall supervision of the teams’ 1st and 2nd mechanics, the management of the inventory of supplies & support the day-to-day technical work of the CTO.
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The chief mechanic will perform the following duties:
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Perform the duties of 1st mechanic on their allocated race car.
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Supervise & support other 1st and 2nd mechanics of the F4 team.
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Act as intermediate between engineers and the mechanics.
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Collect car millage and other data for servicing purposes.
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Monitor the teams’ part inventory and prepare purchase lists...
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Updating of stocks of spare parts.
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Assist with the days-to-day operations of the management unit.
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Provide support in the preparation of travel arrangements to race tracks
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Assist with the preparation, loading and unloading of the race truck before & after each testing or race event, setup of team tent/box.
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Collect images and record of on-track impact damage...
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Supervise the team of mechanics to ensure the tidiness, cleanness & good functionality of the team space, team tools & materials..
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Carry out other relevant duties as required.
OTHER COMPETENCIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
PROFESSIONALISM: Accountable, strategic thinker, client & management oriented. Knowledge of the Team’s rules & the Formula 4 technical regulations. Shows pride in work & in achievements; demonstrates professional competence; is conscientious & efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines & achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Respect for diversity.
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COMMUNICATION: Communicates with impact, speaks & writes clearly & effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others & responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, & respects having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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CLIENT ORIENTATION: Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients & suppliers by gaining their trust & respect; identifies clients' needs & matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside & outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps management informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
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University degree in motorsport engineering and mechanics, mechanical engineering and management. Studies in Business Administration would be an asset.
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EXPERIENCE:
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Applicants are required to have at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of motorsports
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minimum of 2 years professional work experience in Formula 4, ideally the GEN2 F4 & other single-seater categories.
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Experience in rebuilding the Sadev F4 gearbox & rewiring of an F4 electrical system is a must.
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Proficient knowledge and experience of MS Office.
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Experience in Wintax and other data analysis tools would be an asset.
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Experience of personnel management & supervision, including administration of outsourced work, would be an advantage.
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Experience with car re-vinyl & repair of carbon fiber parts.
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CORE COMPETENCIES:
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Applying Expertise
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Effective Communication
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Learning and Knowledge Sharing
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Organizational Commitment
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Result-Focused
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Teamwork and Collaboration
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Ability to work in a multicultural environment
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LANGUAGE :
English is the working language of Maffi Racing.
For the position advertised, fluency in both oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of other working languages of Maffi Racing would be an advantage (Italian, French, Spanish).
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PASSPORT / VISA / PERMITS
Applicants must be EU/Swiss citizens or have the relevant visa requirement to travel to the EU territory and work in the country where testing and races take place.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONSIDERATIONS: The paramount consideration in the appointment of an individual contractor is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
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Only applicants in whom Maffi Racing has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in a technical assessment followed by a competency-based interview. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
CONTACT
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