Ben Burns

Ben Burns is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Akkar, specializing in human capital development for the automotive and mobility sectors since 2023. Prior experience includes a role as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and Workshop Technician at Hack Engineering Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed diagnosing engine issues and designing tools. Additional experience includes work as a Fabricator at Austin Racing Limited, focusing on exhaust system components, and as an Automotive Technician at Rolls-Royce, involved in high-end vehicle testing and repair. Earlier in career, Ben was the Head Mechanic at TeamSport Indoor Go Karting, advancing from a part-time Track Marshal and Race Director. Ben holds a BSc in Motorsport Technologies with a focus on Aerodynamics and Engine Design from the University of Brighton, completed in 2021.