Key Takeaways
- Xtrac is a Most Loved Workplace® Certified company (2024 & 2026) and a nominee for both the UK Top 100 and Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®.
- The Factory Manager role sits at the heart of a world-leading transmission manufacturer supplying NASCAR, INDYCAR, and British Touring Car championships.
- Xtrac is pioneering the shift from internal combustion engines to electrification and hybridisation — a once-in-a-generation technology revolution.
- Employees benefit from a Real Living Wage certification, a collaborative culture, and structured career development through the Xtrac Academy.
What is it like to work at Xtrac?
Working at Xtrac means being part of something genuinely rare. This is a company where engineering precision meets motorsport passion every single day. Based in Thatcham, UK — with additional sites in Indianapolis and Mooresville in the US — Xtrac is the sole transmission supplier for some of the world's most prestigious racing series. The factory floor is not just a place of production; it is where motorsport history is made.
Xtrac has earned its Most Loved Workplace® Certified status in both 2024 and 2026, reflecting a genuine commitment to its people. With an overall culture score of 76 and 83% of employees feeling connected to their colleagues, this is a workplace built on trust and shared purpose.
Why is the Factory Manager role at Xtrac so significant?
This is not a routine production management role. As Factory Manager at Xtrac, you are leading high-value manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations for transmission systems that power some of the fastest and most technically advanced vehicles on the planet. The role carries real weight — and real reward.
Xtrac has experienced exponential growth since the Covid pandemic, with a robust order book and a strategic position at the centre of the automotive industry's decarbonisation journey. The Factory Manager will play a critical part in scaling that success while maintaining the precision and quality Xtrac is globally known for.
What values guide the team you will be leading?
Xtrac's culture is shaped by the PACEY framework — Passion, Agility, Collaboration, External Focus, and a Yearning to Learn. These are not words on a wall. They define how decisions are made, how problems are solved, and how teams support one another under pressure.
Underpinning PACEY are five core values: Working Together, Honesty and Integrity, Performance and Drive, Customer Focus, and Learning and Growth. As a Factory Manager, you will model these values and help embed them across your teams every day.
How does Xtrac support career growth and development?
Xtrac takes development seriously. The Xtrac Academy provides structured training and skill enhancement, while apprentice and graduate programs bring fresh talent into the business. Career advancement is active and intentional — not accidental. Performance development plans align individual goals with the company's strategic direction, so everyone knows where they are headed and how to get there.
The CEO is a visible, approachable leader who is regularly seen on the factory floor, contributing monthly to an employee magazine and championing young careers. This is a culture where leadership is accessible and development is championed from the top.
What benefits does Xtrac offer?
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses and recognition incentives
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme supporting sustainable choices
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance support
- Parental leave and generous holiday entitlements
- Real Living Wage employer certification
- Donation matching up to £500 for charity fundraising
- Free safety workwear and community engagement opportunities
Is Xtrac a recognised employer of choice?
Xtrac is proud to hold Most Loved Workplace® Certified status for 2024 and 2026, and has been recognised among the nominees for both the UK Top 100 and Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®. These certifications are awarded based on real employee sentiment data — not self-nomination. They signal that Xtrac does not just talk about culture; it lives it.
With 77% of employees willing to recommend Xtrac as a place to work and 80% trusting their managers, the numbers speak clearly. This is a loved place to work — and one that is only getting stronger.
Ready to lead at the forefront of motorsport manufacturing?
If you are an experienced manufacturing leader with the drive to operate at the very highest level of motorsport and high-performance automotive, this is your moment. Apply for the Factory Manager role at Xtrac and take your career to the next level.
Want to explore all open opportunities at Xtrac? Visit the Xtrac careers page to find your place in this world-class team.