After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin is back on the grid for 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has almost 500 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 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 Race Team in the role of Parts Co-Ordinator.
Purpose
- To actively contribute to the Team’s primary objective of consistently being a top three team in the FIA Constructor’s Championship
- To manage trackside inventory control
- To manage trackside component allocations in line with component life requirements
- To accurately produce race team inventory requests
- To manage all parts returns from the track to the factory
- To assist Chief Mechanic and trackside NDT in damage reporting and work requests
- Ensure Driver kit is available and to correct spec
- To manage trackside clothing stock control
- To manage technical clothing requirements
- To actively participate in Pit stops as allocated
- To travel to all race and test events required
Primary Responsibilities
- To work proactively, responsibly, and professionally always to respect and comply with the company’s reporting structure
- To ensure trackside parts inventory is managed and available as required
- To ensure parts are issued to reflect the associated allocations in line with component life requirements
- To manage component allocations and record component allocation changes trackside
- To assist in the development of the company’s inventory management systems
- To produce trackside shortage reports from event to event based on parts usage and stock quantities
- To ensure all trackside returns requests are fulfilled and manage trackside to factory returns shipments
- To assist Chief Mechanic and trackside NDT with damaged parts recording to action new orders or work required to parts
- To ensure driver technical kit is approved for use and available when required
- To ensure the correct team clothing is available at the track and keep updated on team personnel sizes and changes required
- To ensure sufficient levels of race team PPE are available trackside from event to event
- To actively participate in Pit stops as allocated and ensure all training requests are adhered to.
- To attend and proactively participate in build meetings as required
- To assist the RT Logistics Manager and ensure shipping requirements are requested and within budget.
- To maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of inventory control and have experience in its associated software systems
- Possess a thorough understanding of freight control and all Race Team requirements pre, post and during events
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of allocations, technical drawings, and schedules
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of inventory management software systems
- Previous experience as parts / stock control or similar in a Formula One environment / high level Motorsport environment
- Ability to demonstrate good working relationships with internal departments and outside suppliers
- To be available to travel as and when required to fulfil the requirements of a race team parts co-ordinator
- To be self-motivated and to motivate others to thrive in a challenging environment
- Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets, and deliver results within required timescales
- Ability to demonstrate strong written and oral communication and organisational skills
- Possess an innovative and flexible approach to creative problem solving and possess the ability to work through challenges in a scientific and analytical manner
- Be results orientated and be confident in your decision-making skills
- To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a demanding and rapidly changing environment
- To be flexible to working hours as required
- Be enthusiastic and versatile and be able to build and develop good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to Health & Safety
You will have some familiarity with aspects of our tech stack, but we are excited to hear about your experience and the creative flair that you can bring to the team.
Applicants will be considered from all levels of experience, provided they are able to demonstrate the requisite skills. No prior motorsport experience is necessary.
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.