Jack Darburn

I am now looking into a career in automotive or motorsport engineering—particularly hands-on roles where I can learn, grow, and contribute within a dynamic technical team. I am open to apprenticeships, technician training, or entry-level engineering roles.

After leaving the UK in November 2022, I embarked on a travel journey that took me through Japan, Bali, and ultimately to New Zealand. My time abroad has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally, working in diverse environments and meeting people from all over the world. A key turning point has been my current project in New Zealand converting a Subaru Legacy from automatic to manual, which has sparked a passion for engineering—particularly in the motorsport sector. I’m now ready to return to the UK with a clear focus on pursuing a career in engineering. I bring with me not only technical curiosity and practical skills but also the discipline and work ethic gained through hospitality and construction roles. I’m a confident, outgoing individual with strong teamwork abilities, a keen eye for detail, and a hands-on, can-do attitude. I thrive when learning new things and take pride in adapting quickly to new challenges.

• My sports that I am currently enjoying are golf, skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, climbing and bouldering. I have in the past designed and constructed a bouldering wall with various levels in a barn which is now used by friends to help with training. I have also built a couple of skateboard ramps.

I have undertaken various sports, during my younger years I represented my school in Rugby (when I played) and Athletics when I won the Pearson’s Cup for the Dartmouth County athletics championship.

During my Primary School I was involved in the Sea Cadets for a few years at the Dartmouth Naval College. This was an enjoyable time, and I was fortunate enough to be selected with a small group of cadets to take a flight in a Chinook Helicopter – a truly amazing experience.