Senior Mechanical Technician

About The Role

At Formula 1 our vision is to unleash the greatest racing spectacle on the planet.

Our key to success is an organisation that values passion, integrity, and respect. To help deliver against this global vision we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to join the Mechanical Engineering & Design team based at our Media & Technology Centre in Biggin Hill.

In this role you will be required to inspect, support, modify, assemble, maintain and repair all mechanical aspects of F1 equipment in the UK and at events. This will consist of heavy race support and is a core travelling role.

The role:

  • Understand and produce high quality products from mechanical drawings provided

  • Travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician

  • Rig and de-rig mechanical equipment and structures as required

  • Support and feedback into the drawing office and assist in development of prototypes

  • Basic air-con, fault detection and repair

  • Create and maintain service schedules

For the full job description, please refer to Additional Information.

About You

A proactive and versatile individual, who has proven experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment.

You have:

  • A recognized qualification, NVQ 3, BTEC level 3 or degree in a mechanical engineering environment

  • Excellent computer literacy

  • Basic Air-conditioning fault diagnosing and servicing ability

  • Ability to TIG weld aluminium and stainless steel

  • Ability to read and understand mechanical layout and engineering drawings

  • Ability to diagnose and rectify mechanical faults and willingness to undertake repair work

  • Be experienced using a variety of power hand tools

  • Good understanding milling and turning techniques and procedures

Desirable:

  • Qualified to operate Forklift and Merlot, Cherry Picker and Scissor Lift

  • AutoCAD (2D)

 Are you ready to unleash your potential at F1?