Assembly and Test & Validation - Apprentice

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula 1 team is looking for an Assembly + Test & Validation Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers a structured rotational program across key departments, providing hands-on experience in vehicle testing and assembly processes. Suitable candidates will have GCSEs in core subjects and a keen interest in engineering. Graduates will obtain a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Competitive benefits and supportive learning environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Exclusive events

Subsidised dining

24/7 gym access

Qualifications

• Demonstrate attention to detail and follow quality standards.
• Stay calm and organized in high-performance environments.
• Manage parts and tooling accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mechanical test rigs for data recording.
• Contribute to quality control checks and inspection procedures.
• Train with pit crew for operational readiness.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Eagerness to learn

Problem-solving

Education

GCSEs including Mathematics, English, and a STEM subject

A-Levels or BTEC in engineering/motorsport

Tools

Precision tools

Assembly fixtures

Job description

Engineering excellence becomes execution -and where we create our winning formula. Test & Validation pushes every part through advanced rigs and durability testing to confirm it meets the highest standards. Assembly then brings together thousands of components into a complete F1 car, ensuring every mechanical and electrical system integrates flawlessly for reliability and speed, before it is sent to the track.

As an Assembly + Test & Validation Apprentice, you will embark on a structured rotational programme designed tooffer a rare opportunity to gain hands‑on experience at the heart of a Formula 1 team. Over the course of the programme, you will rotate between two critical departments: Test & Validation and Assembly. This will give you a chance to developa strong foundationin vehicle testing, data‑driven problem‑solving, race car build processes, and high‑precision engineering.

Shape the Future

• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to rotate between teams to broaden yourexpertise. You are expected to continuously seek ways to improve department and personal performance.
• Maintain a high attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions and quality standardsrequiredfor race‑critical assembly and testing.
• Possess the ability to stay calm and organised in dynamic, high‑performance environments, always ensuring safety and compliance.

Make Real Impact

• Execute the practical setup, operation, and de‑rigging of mechanical and structural test rigs,monitoringand recording test data to ensure the highest level of quality.
• Develop competency with precision tools and assembly fixtures to support thehigh tolerancebuild and maintenance of F1 assemblies, contributing to quality control checks and inspection procedures.
• Manage parts, tooling, and build data accurately and efficiently, whileparticipatingin pit crew training and development activities to support operational readiness.

Find Your Place

• You havegood communication, organisational skills, and a keen interest in engineering.
• You must have GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English, and a STEM subject, and be eligible for a relevant engineering apprenticeship programme.
• Candidates with A-Levels or a BTEC in engineering/motorsport, or relevant hobby/project experience (e.g., karting, automotive repair, model engineering) are encouraged to apply.
• You will graduate with a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Automotive Engineering Pathway QAUH: Motorsport Composite Manufacture.

Company Description

Historydoesn’trepeat itself.It’srebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing.

Atlassian WilliamsRacing– Shape ourteam'snext chapter:

Fornearly 50years, Williams Racing has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell,we’renow on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again.

Our People Promise

Join a high‑performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast‑paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values - innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.

Early Careers

Join the Atlassian Williams Racing Apprenticeship Programme and spend3.5years learning by doing.Designed as a rotational programme, you will gain invaluable, broad experience as you move through key areas of the business.Train in our factory with dedicated training officers, while top providers deliver the theory to match.You’lljoin a supportive cohort, work through modules together, and learn from experts inside a world‑class motorsport team.Completeyour apprenticeship with the skills and qualifications to launch and shape your career.

Life at Williams

Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, special car schemes, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus.

Additional Information

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments.

Additional Information

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder willbe requiredto carry out from time‑to‑time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.

Additional Information

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.