Heritage Technician (23 month Fixed Term Contract)
Silverstone, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Heritage Technician to join our Heritage Team. You will be responsible for working across multiple functions within our Formula One environment to ensure our Heritage cars are built and preserved in their agreed specification.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Ability to manage the supervision of a small team and support training requirements.
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Manage general events, logistics and liaison with HPP.
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Ensure Heritage cars are built to agreed specification.
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Manage storage of Heritage cars in conditions to prevent damage (either accidental or environmental).
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Create inventory of each car (including life history, detailed build sheets) in a clear and logical structure.
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Collate all necessary support equipment (including software) to ensure cars can be operated for years to come.
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Create and implement servicing plans to keep cars in excellent running condition.
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Ensure stock of Heritage parts is constantly updated and accurate.
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Managing communications with global team partners and stakeholders.
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This role involves a physical and hands-on position, so will require experience of lifting heavy components, manual handling, handling aids, and load labelling.
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Direct and arrange the manufacture of heritage equipment.
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Working with the latest Digital Capital Disposal system.
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Managing a database inventory off all car equipment, service items and components from the past decade.
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Working closely with the Teams marketing department to fulfil ad hoc event requests.
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You will also be required to attend Race and test events as needed.
To be successful you will have:
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Good inter-personal skills & ability to communicate at all levels.
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Enthusiastic team player with a supportive attitude.
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Eager to learn and develop personal skills, with flexibility and willingness to learn on the job in Heritage operations.
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Demonstrates an innovative and dynamic approach to advancing Heritage operations, with the ability to proactively use initiative when appropriate.
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Experience of working in a diverse and highly technical work environment.
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Previous experience in Heritage motorsport desirable.
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Ability to interpret engineering specifications and drawings.
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Previous experience of working with car parts and logging systems, preferably SAP.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
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Highly self-driven and determined, with a strong focus on achieving targets and successful outcomes in a timely manner.
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Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
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Experience with forklift operations and possessing fabrication skills.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment, employee well-being programme and offer flexible working opportunities.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note if you would like to include a cover letter please upload it with your CV
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