Assembly and Test & Validation - Apprentice

Atlassian Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula 1 team in the UK seeks an Assembly + Test & Validation Apprentice for a structured rotational apprenticeship. The role offers hands-on experience in both Test & Validation and Assembly departments, facilitating skills in engineering and vehicle testing. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Mathematics, English, and a STEM subject, with interest in engineering. Enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to advance within a prestigious motorsport environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Subsidized dining

24/7 gym access

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and rotate between teams.
• Attention to detail in assembly and testing.
• Calm and organized under high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operation, and data recording of test rigs.
• Support high tolerance build and maintenance.
• Manage parts and tooling accurately.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

GCSEs including Mathematics, English, and a STEM subject

A-Levels or BTEC in engineering/motorsport

Tools

Precision tools

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 to offer 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 develop a strong foundation in 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 your expertise. 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 standards required for 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, monitoring and recording test data to ensure the highest level of quality.
• Develop competency with precision tools and assembly fixtures to support the high tolerance build and maintenance of F1 assemblies, contributing to quality control checks and inspection procedures.
• Manage parts, tooling, and build data accurately and efficiently, while participating in pit crew training and development activities to support operational readiness.

Find Your Place

• You have good 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

History doesn’t repeat itself. It’s rebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing.

Atlassian Williams Racing– Shape our team's next chapter:

For nearly 50 years, 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’re now 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 spend 3.5 years 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’ll join a supportive cohort, work through modules together, and learn from experts inside a world-class motorsport team. Complete your 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

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

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

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