Custom Build and Motorsport Intern

Our motorcycle client based in Bruntingthorpe, Lutterworth is searching for a Custom Build and Motorsport Intern on a permanent basis.

The role:

Customisation of motorcycles has become one of the biggest and most enduring trends in motorcycling over the past several years, and motorcycle company’s products are particularly well suited to modification. We have a robust natural customization community in India which is growing across the globe. In the coming years, a number of new exciting model launches and an increasing presence at motorcycle events around the world will grow our program exponentially. The Build Coordinator role is a key, hands on, all-rounder role requiring tenacity, strong relationships and a desire to see projects through to a successful outcome.

As a Custom Program Builds Coordinator in the Industrial Design team, you will be responsible for supporting Custom Build Managers, to coordinate activities and events, ensuring custom builds sponsored and supported by the company are of the highest quality.

The results of these activities will promote our outstanding brand perception around the world, building on the company’s reputation as a canvas for personalization, as well as providing critical feedback on future design directions.

Responsibilities:

• Working with custom builders and in house team members on the seamless delivery of Custom factory builds. Hands on building of Motorcycles.
• Working with external suppliers to source and manufacture bespoke parts, providing suppliers with engineering drawings and spec data.
• Up keeping of racing and custom motorcycles for race weekends and events.
• Coordinate the logistics, communications and content, in collaboration with the Custom Build Manager and Head of Customs for all global custom builds
• Coordinate international shipping of custom and racing motorcycles.
• Event management, ie logistics, booth construction, travelling arrangement etc.
• Coordinating the output of photo and video content relating to Custom Builds and events
• Coordinating retail assets, liaising with associated departments and external suppliers as necessary, ensuring all assets are tracked and recorded appropriately
• Coordinating the integration of web assets related to the program with RE’s brand strategy team. This includes both coordinating with external suppliers and managing the creation of “factory” or in-house special projects
• Working with PR and Marketing teams to coordinate build readiness and Custom related events
• Working with PR and Marketing teams to facilitate interactions and support dissemination of images and build information to media outlets
• Working with Content teams, including the designated Content Coordinator, to create media materials
• Coordinate aspects of Local Market and Global Custom Competition(s)
• Provide ad hoc administration support to the Custom team including asset management tracking, shipping and logistics administration and invoice processing as and when required.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Engineering/ motorsports base educational Degree Qualification.
• BTEC Engineering Qualification would also be considered.
• Strong relationship building ability
• Knowledge and / or experience in working on motorcycles/ cars is advantageous.
• Ability to see a project through to completion - tenacity to get things done
• A passion for motorcycles and familiarity with the motorcycle market
• Excellent team working ethic and an enthusiasm for cross-cultural experiences
• Experience in the motorsport’s environment is advantageous.