- Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
- Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
- Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
- Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks,
Motorsport engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Motorsport engineers design, build and test racing cars and bikes.
Motorsport engineers typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Motorsport engineer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
Average salary |
45,523 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Motorsport engineer
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46,112 GBP
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40,667 GBP
Average salary for part-time Motorsport engineer
Average salary for full-time Motorsport engineer
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24,842 GBP
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19,347 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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40,667 GBP
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46,112 GBP
Salary over time for Motorsport engineer
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42,396 GBP
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42,382 GBP
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42,534 GBP
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43,712 GBP
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45,725 GBP
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44,407 GBP
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45,523 GBP
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44,522 GBP
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44,065 GBP
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Future outlook for Motorsport engineers
Very good outlook
168 000+ jobs available
Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
Very good outlook
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Things to highlight for your Motorsport engineer interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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