Simon Beatson Email & Phone Number

Brixworth, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the preparation, assembly and balance of Formula 1 and X1 hyper car MGUH turbochargers. Liaising with team leaders on priority and any build and manufacturing issues to complete tasks on time. Working to the highest levels in a fast paced environment, requiring effective communication skills on all levels.

Silverstone, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the build and preparation of one of the Oreca 05 LMP2 Wec race cars - ensuring the car is assembled to the build specification and setup issued by the race engineer, liaising with the Chief Mechanic on parts that require changing and detailing this on the life sheet. I am also responsible for fuel rig and pit stop equipment, maintenance and setting up at the factory and race weekends.

Daventry, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the build of XK Jaguar engines, Jaguar gearbox’s and rear axles. I am the only person in this position, which consists of stripping, cleaning, inspecting and building all power train assembly’s. This can range from standard road car to full race preparation. The position also involves generating detailed build sheets and photographic records for trade and direct Tester customers. Within my current role I am also responsible for the build and running of an XK 120’s, generating… Show more Responsible for the build of XK Jaguar engines, Jaguar gearbox’s and rear axles. I am the only person in this position, which consists of stripping, cleaning, inspecting and building all power train assembly’s. This can range from standard road car to full race preparation. The position also involves generating detailed build sheets and photographic records for trade and direct Tester customers. Within my current role I am also responsible for the build and running of an XK 120’s, generating part and job lists along with ensuring build quality is to the highest standard. Tester racing also supplies an XK 120 roadster for the Jaguar heritage challenge in the 2015 championship which Jaguar use for guest drivers. We also prepare two of our own XK’s for this championship. My role at race weekends is that of chief mechanic / crew chief. Show less

Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Responsible for the build and preparation of one of the Status GP2 race cars, ensuring the car is assembled to the build specification and setup issued by the race engineer. Liaising with the Chief Mechanic on parts that require changing and detailing this on the life sheet. Providing guidance and training to new GP2 mechanics.

Hingham Norfolk And Leafield Oxfordshire

Responsible for the build and preparation of the lead Caterham GP2 race car, ensuring the car is assembled to the build specification and setup issued by the race engineer. Liaising with the Chief Mechanic on parts that require changing and detailing this on the life sheet.

Hingham, Norfolk

Responsible for kitting all engines with Lotus ancillary parts. Ensuring that the engine is kitted to the latest build specifications and technical documents. Allocation and lifing of all engine kit ancillary's. Liaising with Renault on engine allocation and any issue regarding engine installation. Reporting to the Team Manager and Chief Mechanic in respect of any engine related topics.

Hingham, Norfolk

Responsible for the build, and preparation of, Jarno Trulli's race car. Ensuring that the car is assembled to the build specification issued by the chief engineer, with the latest technical documents and setup sheets. Liaising with hydraulics, electronics and gear box departments, in relation to car build. Reporting to the Team Manager and Chief Mechanic in respect of any car related topics.

Repton, Derbyshire

Responsibilities for new car builds, preparation of spares for customer teams, overhauls of sub-assemblies for sports car projects, R and D assemblies for development of hybrid drive systems. Also testing and race duties and customer support as required.

As a freelance Mechanic I was working for CT Classic GP, preparing and running of historic F1 cars. I also worked for Zytek Engineering as a car build technician, preparation of customer cars and spares and race and test duties.

Leafield, Oxfordshire

At Super Aguri I was responsible for the build of the T Car at Factory and Race weekends as well as testing post-race season and pre-season. Responsibilities include building the car to the build spec sheet and associated drawings; managing the car crew and associated gear box, electronics, hydraulics personnel and liaising with the Senior Engineer and Chief Mechanic on car setup and Aero Department and liaising with Life Stores ensuring parts are still within mileage. My other responsibilities… Show more At Super Aguri I was responsible for the build of the T Car at Factory and Race weekends as well as testing post-race season and pre-season. Responsibilities include building the car to the build spec sheet and associated drawings; managing the car crew and associated gear box, electronics, hydraulics personnel and liaising with the Senior Engineer and Chief Mechanic on car setup and Aero Department and liaising with Life Stores ensuring parts are still within mileage. My other responsibilities at Race weekends are garage setup and pit stops. Show less

Rugby

My previous work at Mitsubishi involved assisting test and race crews in car build, relating to all aspects of car build, including traveling to tests and races. My main responsibility was testing, reporting to the Number 1 Mechanic and Work Shop Manager on factory builds and Team Manager for Tests or Races

Repton, Derbyshire

My previous work at the Zytek Chassis division was assisting with the running of the Formula Nippon mule car and building of the two current LMP675 sports cars, both of which were new build. The second car is the Zytec works car, which I worked on as number one mechanic at LE MANS and the 1000K LMES 2004 races, which involved all aspects of race preparation to a high standard. Other responsibilities at Zytek included, sub assembly, engine build, track support and development… Show more My previous work at the Zytek Chassis division was assisting with the running of the Formula Nippon mule car and building of the two current LMP675 sports cars, both of which were new build. The second car is the Zytec works car, which I worked on as number one mechanic at LE MANS and the 1000K LMES 2004 races, which involved all aspects of race preparation to a high standard. Other responsibilities at Zytek included, sub assembly, engine build, track support and development work.Sub assembly involved stripping, cleaning, inspecting, measuring and assembly of all F3000 cylinder heads,oil pressure, oil scavenge and water pumps. Maintaining records relating to mileage and lifeing of all components. Engine build involved stripping, cleaning, inspecting, measuring and assembly of all F3000 engines. Maintaining records relating to mileages and lifeing of all components.Track support entailed engine related monitoring, fault finding and component changes at tests and race weekends both international and euro series.I was also involved with the new engine which Zytek ran in the sports car and the single seater mule car and A1GP, which involved working on the water, oil pressure and oil scavenge pumps. Show less

Derby

My responsibilities at Hawkins and Shepherd included supervising workshop staff, diagnosing faults on vehicles, liaising with customers on matters relating to vehicle problems and/or queries, general servicing and repair work, monitoring work schedules and managing the workshop in the absence of the garage proprietor.

Derby, United Kingdom

Responsibilities at Halfway Garage included general servicing and repairs, break down and recovery.