Director of engineering Work, Jobs in Bedford, Bdf (with Salaries)

Assistant Head of Engineering
Daytona Motorsport —Milton Keynes
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
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Head of Engineering Projects
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- £82,000 - £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
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- Bilingual
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Assistant Director, Projects
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Engineering
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- Bachelor's degree
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- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Arcus FM —Milton Keynes
- £80,000 - £100,000 a year
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Head of Civil Engineering
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- Hybrid work
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Assistant Head of Engineering

Daytona Motorsport -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Full-time
1 day ago

Qualifications

Management
Maintenance
Supervising experience
Mentoring
IT
Leadership
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Assistant Head of Engineering

Location: Daytona Milton Keynes
Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Head of Engineering / Venue Manager
Hours: Full‑time (flexible, including evenings and weekends)

Are you a skilled engineer with leadership potential looking to take the next step? As Assistant Head of Engineering at Daytona Milton Keynes, you’ll play a key role in maintaining fleet performance, supporting workshop operations, and leading the engineering team to ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability.

Why Join Us

Take the next step into a senior engineering position
Work at a busy, fast‑paced outdoor motorsport venue
Gain leadership experience managing and mentoring a team
Hands‑on role combining technical and supervisory responsibility
Be part of a professional environment focused on safety and performance
Opportunity to develop within a leading karting business

About Daytona & Milton Keynes

Daytona is one of the UK’s leading karting operators, delivering professionally run race events with a strong focus on safety, consistency, and customer experience. Daytona Milton Keynes is the flagship venue within the Daytona group, hosting arrive‑and‑drive sessions, corporate events, leagues, and endurance racing. This creates a technically demanding, fast‑paced working environment where reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential.

The Role

As Assistant Head of Engineering, you will support the Head of Engineering in the day‑to‑day running of the workshop. You will help manage the engineering team, maintain the kart fleet to high standards, and ensure smooth, safe operations across the venue.

You will also step in to lead the department in the absence of the Head of Engineering, making this an ideal role for someone looking to progress into a senior engineering position.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Fleet Operations

Support the maintenance and performance of the kart fleet to high safety standards
Carry out servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance
Ensure vehicles are available, reliable, and race‑ready
Complete and maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Workshop & Stock Control

Assist with parts ordering, stock management, and workshop organisation
Support planning of maintenance schedules and workload
Ensure tools, equipment, and workshop areas are kept clean and organised

People & Team Support

Support the supervision and day‑to‑day direction of the engineering team
Allocate tasks and ensure work is completed to required standards
Deputise for the Head of Engineering when required
Promote a positive, safety‑focused team culture

Safety & Compliance

Follow all health & safety procedures and company policies
Ensure safe use of tools, equipment, and machinery
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the workshop
Support safe and smooth delivery of all on‑track activity

What We’re Looking For

Strong mechanical experience (essential)
Previous experience in a workshop or engineering environment
A team player with leadership potential or supervisory experience
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Confident communicator, able to work with different departments
Problem‑solving mindset and ability to work under pressure
Willingness to own tools (or acquire required tools)
Basic understanding of stock control or cost awareness (training provided)
Must own tools (or be willing to acquire required ones)

Work Location: In person

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