James Olive

James Olive Email and Phone Number

Specialising in the Restoration, Preparation & Maintenance of Performance & Prestigious vehicles from Classic to F1/Hypercars. *Road cars* *Independent Porsche Specialist* *Approved Service Centre* @
James Olive's Location
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About James Olive

Experienced Mechanic/Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive and motorsport industry. Skilled in Operations Management, Team Building, Team player, Management, Continuous Improvement, and Process Engineering. Strong operations professional with a GNVQ and BTEC focused in Mechanical Engineering.

James Olive's Current Company Details
JCO Automotive Ltd

Jco Automotive Ltd

Specialising in the Restoration, Preparation & Maintenance of Performance & Prestigious vehicles from Classic to F1/Hypercars. *Road cars* *Independent Porsche Specialist* *Approved Service Centre*
James Olive Work Experience Details
  • Jco Automotive Ltd
    Director/Owner
    Jco Automotive Ltd Dec 2020 - Present
    Unit 3, Structure House, Eastcote, Gayton Road, Northants, Nn12 8Ng
    Specialising in the Restoration, Preparation & Maintenance of Performance & Prestigious vehicles from Classic to F1.
  • Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
    Amrb No1 Mechanic, Motorsport And Specialprojects
    Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd Feb 2020 - Feb 2024
    Silverstone, Wellsbourne, Gaydon, Europe
  • Renault F1 Team
    Race Team No2 Front End Mechanic And No1 In Tests
    Renault F1 Team Jan 2011 - Feb 2020
    Endstone, Oxfordshire
    I first started working at Renault F1 Team on the running show car. This opportunity was a good way to get me up to speed in F1 again and understand the procedures in which the team operates. While on my time on the running show car, I was called up to go racing as a cover on the race team around race 12 of the 2011 season. This cover position then led to full time race team. Since my time on the race team I have covered roles of a floating mechanic / rear end Mechanic and now i'm a full time front end mechanic.As of 2018 I also remain in the same role as a front end mechanic but I also run the car as a No1 for tests and when required till the position becomes available full time! As a No1 you are in charge of everyone and everything on the car and making sure the car is upto spec and correct!
  • Brazell Engineering
    Motosport Mechanic/Restorer
    Brazell Engineering 2009 - 2011
    Northamptonshire
    I worked for Brazell Engineering working on classic race cars similar to those that I worked on a Pearsons Engineering (Stated below) I have a great deal of responsibility in this job role as I was in charge of the workshop and the staff the company employed. I have built up a good report with the clients and fully confident in all areas of work I carry out.
  • Force India F1 Team
    Test Team No2 Front End Mechanic
    Force India F1 Team 2008 - 2009
    Silverstone
    At Force India I was employed as a front end mechanic on the test team, but also worked on all areas of the car. My role included duties such as laminating and trimming in the carbon department, making pit equipment, the main run up of the car, electronics on the car, helping design and improve the car and also co-ordinating with the drivers.As of the test banning in early 2009 I was made redundant.
  • Hi Tech Racing
    Race Car Mechanic
    Hi Tech Racing 2007 - 2008
    Silverstone
    I worked at Hi Tech running a Formula Renault in the Formula Renault European series. There were 4 mechanics and 4 cars which meant we had our own car to build, prepare and run.
  • Silverstone Drive
    Race Car Technician
    Silverstone Drive 2006 - 2007
    Silverstone Circuit
    I was a race technician for just over a year. There I worked on selection of cars such as Ferrari 360, Ferrari 355, Lotus Exiges, Porsche 993, Caterhams, Rally Cars and various single seaters.As a private project alongside my full time work I was head hunted by Eugene OBrian (ex touring car driver) to run a car in the Fun Cup series in which we won the championship.
  • Pearsons Engineering Motorsport Preparation
    Motorsport Mechanic/Restorer
    Pearsons Engineering Motorsport Preparation 1999 - 2006
    Roade, Northamptonshire
    Here is a brief description of the responsibilities I had while working at Pearson Engineering.Engine room and Dyno RoomDismantling and inspecting engines on and off the Dyno. Running engines on the Dyno and also crack detecting parts.WorkshopPreparation of cars to a high and safe standard. Restoration, machining, milling and turning components. Assembling and dismantling of the cars. Spraying and sandblasting.Numerous race meetings were held though out the year, as of this I would travel around the world.The type of cars that I have worked on were, Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari Lm, Ferrari 275GTB Type 4, Ferrari Dino, Ferrari 250 SWB, Jaguar C , D and E Type , Lola T70 and numerous Group C Cars such as Ecurie Ecosse, Le Man winning XJR - 12’s and many more.

James Olive Skills

Management Automotive Aftermarket Team Building Operations Management Automotive Business Development Process Engineering Continuous Improvement Engineering Project Planning Automotive Repair Mechanical Engineering

James Olive Education Details

  • Jcoautomotive@Gmail.Com
    Jcoautomotive@Gmail.Com
  • Btec And Gnvq In Mechancial Engineering
    Btec And Gnvq In Mechancial Engineering
  • Booth Lane
    Booth Lane
    Btec
  • Gnvq
    Gnvq
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Northampton College
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Sponne School
    Sponne School

Frequently Asked Questions about James Olive

What company does James Olive work for?

James Olive works for Jco Automotive Ltd

What is James Olive's role at the current company?

James Olive's current role is Specialising in the Restoration, Preparation & Maintenance of Performance & Prestigious vehicles from Classic to F1/Hypercars. *Road cars* *Independent Porsche Specialist* *Approved Service Centre*.

What schools did James Olive attend?

James Olive attended Jcoautomotive@gmail.com, Btec And Gnvq In Mechancial Engineering, Booth Lane, Gnvq, Northampton College, Sponne School.

What skills is James Olive known for?

James Olive has skills like Management, Automotive Aftermarket, Team Building, Operations Management, Automotive, Business Development, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Project Planning, Automotive Repair, Mechanical Engineering.

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