Chief Mechanic - F4

Van Amersfoort Racing is seeking a skilled and dedicated Chief Mechanic to lead our technical team for the FIA Formula 4 series!

Job Description

As the Chief Mechanic for our F4 team at Van Amersfoort Racing, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the maintenance, preparation, and performance optimization of our F4 race cars. You’ll be the driving force behind our technical team, ensuring cars are race-ready and performing at peak levels. Based in Zeewolde, but as you’d expect, this role includes travel to various race events.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the technical team of race mechanics by organizing and assigning tasks within the team to ensure efficient operations.
Oversee all routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs, ensuring cars meet technical standards and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate rapid, effective solutions for technical issues during races and test sessions to keep cars running optimally.
Lead the mechanics crew while the team is operating in the pit lane during events.
Conduct pre- and post-race technical inspections and quality checks on the cars, ensuring readiness and compliance.
Work closely with the engineering team to translate driver feedback into technical adjustments and (setup) changes.
Manage inventory of spare parts and technical supplies, maintaining an organized warehouse and tracking stock levels.
Train and mentor technical staff, ensuring the team stays current with the latest technologies and procedures.
Uphold strict safety protocols within the technical team, ensuring a safe, regulated work environment.
Collaborate with engineers and provide performance data insights, helping guide the team toward continual improvement.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Chief Mechanic or No.1 Race Mechanic in a Formula racing environment, ideally within F4 or similar categories.
Extensive mechanical knowledge and technical expertise in single-seaters, with experience in team leadership.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, hands-on mindset.
Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.
Flexibility to live in or relocate to the Netherlands, with full-time availability including weekends and international travel.

What We Offer

A dynamic and challenging work environment in the world of motorsports.
The opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a leading racing team.
Opportunities for professional development.

How to Apply

Are you the one we are looking for and are you convinced that we have to meet? Don’t hesitate to send your motivation and CV to us via careers@vanamersfoortracing.nl. Selected candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.