Junior Race Team Support Technician
Brackley
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team a group of passionate and enthusiastic people work to design and develop the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix Race Winner George Russell.
The Team has set a new benchmark for Formula One success during the sport’s current Hybrid era, winning consecutive Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and the Constructors’ Championship in 2021.
We have an exciting opening for a Junior Race Team Support Technician to join our factory-based Race Team Department reporting directly to the Race Team Project Coordinator. To maintain and develop all travelling pit equipment, with a key focus on maximising vehicle performance and improving end user efficiency.
The role
Key responsibilities include to:
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Supporting all other members of the Race Team with composites, fabrication and machining of new and existing pit equipment related projects.
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Assisting with the build and servicing of pit equipment assemblies.
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Machining of small new components and modifying existing pit equipment assemblies
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Proactively maintain the good quality of components and continuously look for opportunities of improvement on current processes
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Actively assisting with day to day factory based Race Team activities
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Some travel to race events may be required
What we are looking for:
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An enthusiastic individual eager to learn on the job and have a high attention to detail
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Must have proven experience in composite fitting, fabricating and machining skills to a high standard
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Have the ability to interpret engineering drawings
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Welding experience would be an advantage but not essential.
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Demonstrable experience working both independently and within a highly collaborative team.
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Good inter-personal skills and an effective communicator with the ability to meet strict deadlines
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Proficient knowledge in Microsoft office and I.T would be an advantage
What do we offer:
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. We welcome applications from all and are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals.
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.