Modelmaker - Weekday Nightshift

After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team has more than 600 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.

 

The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.

 

To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.

 

We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.

 

We have a new opportunity to be part of the Model shop team in the role of nightshift weekday Model Maker.

 

The successful candidate must be Knowledgeable in model shop practises and standards, be enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible, proactive with a ‘can do’ attitude.

 

The Successful candidate must have the following attributes:

  • Previous experience Working within F1 model shop environment
  • Experience with complex mechanical assemblies
  • 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 and enthusiastic
  • 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 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
  • Being proactively aware of Health and Safety requirements

 

This is Primarily a weekday nightshift role, Mon-Thurs plus weekend nightshifts on a rota, testing at the Wind tunnel.

 

The role will be based at the Silverstone Factory / Brackley premises however there may be a requirement to travel as and when requested to meet the requirements of the Company.

 

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered, and valued.