Performance Engineering Mechanic

Role Title: Performance Engineering Mechanic

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Location: National Cycling Centre, Manchester

Start Date: As soon as possible

About British Cycling

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone.

We have embarked on an exciting new journey, with a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration of our athlete's performance on the world stage, and our growing portfolio of major events.

We are working towards our three key priorities outlined in our strategy; to support and grow the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible, to lead on the world stage by winning and winning well, and to drive social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

What will you be doing?

This role sits within the Great Britain Cycling Team (GBCT), the country's most successful Olympic and Paralympic team in history. Now is an incredibly exciting year to join GBCT. Fresh off the back of winning 11 Olympic and 22 Paralympic medals at the most recent Games in Paris, as well as having recently celebrated 20 years of the GBCT pathway, we are a team with high ambitions to continue this legacy at LA 2028 and beyond.

A key focus of this role is the meticulous preparation and maintenance of equipment for performance testing and development activities. The successful candidate will support aerodynamic testing, position optimisation, and equipment development by ensuring all mechanical aspects of test equipment are optimised and reliable.

What we're looking for:

The Great Britain Cycling Team is seeking a passionate and talented Performance Engineering Mechanic to support the team's performance objectives by preparing and maintaining equipment to the highest standards. This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cycling technology, collaborating with world-class athletes, coaches, and performance engineers to enhance efficiency across multiple cycling disciplines.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Meticulous - You have exceptional attention to detail and take pride in delivering work to the highest standards. You understand that small mechanical details can have significant performance impacts and you are thorough in every aspect of your work.
• Technically curious - You have a genuine interest in how equipment works and how it can be improved. You actively seek to understand the engineering principles behind performance gains and are eager to learn new skills and techniques.
• Collaborative - You work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicating clearly with engineers, scientists, and coaches. You understand how your role contributes to the wider performance mission.
• Problem solver - You approach mechanical challenges with a solutions-focused mindset. You can think creatively to overcome technical obstacles and are resourceful in finding ways to achieve testing objectives.
• Professional - You maintain high standards of professionalism in your work environment and interactions. You are reliable, punctual, and take ownership of your responsibilities.

What are the perks?

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

How to apply

Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.

Applications close: Sunday 9th November 2025

Interviews will be held in person in Manchester on Tuesday 18th November.