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James Wells

James Wells

Race Mechanic

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    New Car Sales Manager

  • Education

    • Arnewood School

      1992 - 1996

  • Experience

    • Jensen Motorsport

      May 2002 - Aug 2012
      Race Mechanic

      My involvement with motorsport began and ended here, over two seperate periods. Initially involved with Formula Ford and Formula Vauxhall in the Monoposto Championship, ending laterly in the Britcar Championship.During my first spell at Jensen Motorsport I worked my way up to Chief Mechanic, overseeing four cars and three mechanics.As part of a team running a BMW M3 in the Britcar Series, I also took the role of Chief Mechanic at the Silverstone 24hr race.The next season was more challenging, developing a new car in the Chevron GR8. Show less

    • Scotthall Hampshire BMW

      Mar 2003 - Jul 2008
      BMW Technician

    • Chandlers Brighton BMW

      Jul 2008 - Dec 2009
      BMW Senior Technician

    • Vines BMW

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2011
      BMW Senior Technician

      One of two diagnostic experts in the workshop, I focused on electrical problems and repeat visits. My role incuded assisting half of the workshop in diagnosing faults. Mentor to a first year apprentice.

    • Munich Legends

      Sept 2011 - Jun 2014
      BMW Senior Technician

      Carry out all manner of mechanical repairs & diagnosis of electrical faults on BMW & Mini.Strong emphasis on diagnostics. Travel Europe to carry out vehicle inspections & attend BMW related events in a PR capacity.Provide track day technical support.Manage the workshop, reception and parts departments on a regular basis in the absence of management. Eventually led to me being workshop manager.

    • Chandlers Brighton BMW

      Jul 2014 - May 2020

      Organise and manage a small team of technicians to ensure maximum efficiency in the absence of any admin staff or managers. Work closely with the management team to ensure a successful handover, and work completed within the agreed time scale.Carry out all manner of workshop duties, with a strong emphasis on diagnostic work and repeat visits. Regular contact with customers also.

      • BMW Sales Executive

        Jun 2018 - May 2020

      • Late shift supervisor/Senior Technician

        Jul 2014 - Jun 2018

    • Chandlers BMW & Mini Hailsham

      May 2020 - Mar 2022
      BMW Certified Sales Executive

    • Group 1 BMW & BMW Motorrad

      Mar 2022 - now

      • New Car Sales Manager

        Sept 2023 - now

      • Retail Sales Manager

        Apr 2022 - Sept 2023

      • Retail Sales Manager

        Mar 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications