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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Motorsport Trainee Graduate Engineer

🏢 Pirelli • 📍 Didcot, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£32,535 - £42,371
£2,711 - £3,531 / mo

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Didcot, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

The successful graduate will become an integral member of the Pirelli Motorsport team; you will be involved in most aspects of tyre engineering, providing professional trackside support service in respect to a variety of motorsport events. You will work in both in Didcot, Oxfordshire and at race events in the UK and abroad as and when required.

You will be passionate about motorsport and have excellent practical skills, be a good problem solver, possess the ability to analyse and interpret data as well as assess physical cases.

You will be available to travel extensively both in the UK and overseas.

Role responsibilities

To analyse and interpret race data on behalf of Pirelli and your allocated motorsport team(s) with the aim of promoting continuous improvement in the brand

To produce clear, factual reports in a timely manner

To be acutely aware of the need for accuracy and resilience in a fast paced and highly pressurised environment

To understand how the role of Engineer compliments and works with other motorsport roles e.g. Fitters, Logistics, R&D etc. and to operate at all times in a fully co-operative and cohesive manner

To work as an effective team member in relation to the Engineering team and as required with other Pirelli motorsport teams

To take initiative and solve problems through statistical analysis and regular liaison and discussion with colleagues, line managers and race team representatives

To identify and undertake training and development activities as required to enable you to fulfil the role, keep your knowledge and skills up to date and to fulfill your own potential

Only applicants with the relevant degree, experience in Motorsport and abilty to travel freely need apply.

Suitable applicants will be notified within one month of your application.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Motorsport Trainee Graduate Engineer roles across Pirelli's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,535 - £42,371 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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