Model Maker - 12 Month FTC

Williams Grand Prix Engineering is seeking a capable and proficient Model maker to join our Aerodynamics Department on a fixed term contract.

The successful candidates will ideally have previous experience of model-making in a high level motorsport environment, have a good attention to detail, work calmly and accurately under pressure, work positively and enthusiastically in a small team and have a flexible attitude to helping fulfil the requirements of the department.
The role will primarily be focused on working with our model shop and wind tunnel areas and will include fitting detailed components, preparing / organising session projects and carrying out several levels of model inspection.

The Key responsibilities of this role are:
• Ensure wind tunnel projects are manufactured to a high standard and to tight deadlines
• Building large complex mechanical assemblies for the wind tunnel model
• Deal with technical challenges as they arise and know when to ask if unsure
• Manage workload and meet targets set
• Work with the design team to improve the efficiency and quality of the wind tunnel model as it develops
• Maintaining consistent high standards
• Diagnose and solve problems as they arise
• Assisting within other areas of the department as required
• Being proactively aware of Health and Safety requirements

The successful candidate must have the following attributes:
• Up to date experience of wind tunnel model part preparation
• Up to date experience of wind tunnel models and testing
• Good mechanical understanding of current wind tunnel models
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A methodical and thorough approach to your work
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, combined with the ability to work well with colleagues
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and a dependable team player
• Possess good IT skills
• Have a positive attitude and be willing to help throughout the department
• Work well under pressure to meet time critical deadlines
• A willingness to work extra hours as required

The Williams Group is based in Grove, Oxfordshire. We offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a short 5 minutes’ from Wantage, our closest town centre. We have an on-site gym which is free to use for all staff and contractors. We also have a subsidised restaurant on site. Please scroll down the page to review our benefits suite below.

Application closing date: 1st November 2021

The Williams Group is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Strictly no agencies.