Assembly Technician

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as an Assembly Technician, where your expertise in building and servicing sub-assemblies will be crucial in the fast-paced world of motorsport. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with the Race Team, ensuring components meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. You'll be involved in exciting test and race events, contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence. With a competitive benefits package, including private healthcare and a discretionary bonus, this is your opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment while making a significant impact on the team's success.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Childcare scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech scheme

Car scheme

On-site gym

Restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Formula One or high-level motorsport environment.
• Ability to follow detailed build procedures with precision.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, service, and maintain AMR sub-assemblies to high standards.
• Maintain accurate build records and support development programmes.
• Assist other departments and train new team members.

Skills

Building and servicing sub-assemblies

Understanding of hydraulics and mechanical systems

Interpreting assembly drawings

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety practices

Job description

We have a new opportunity to be part of our Build & Car Assembly Team in the role of Assembly Technician.

As an Assembly Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the performance and reliability of key car components by building, servicing, and maintaining all AMR sub-assemblies to the highest standards. You will be responsible for keeping accurate build records, supporting development and test programmes, and working closely with the Race Team to ensure parts are delivered on time and to specification.

You will also maintain rigs, tooling, and workspaces, support pit equipment maintenance, and contribute to continual improvements in assembly reliability. This hands-on role involves attendance at test and race events when required, assisting other departments where needed, and playing a part in training new team members.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience building and servicing sub-assemblies in a Formula One or high-level motorsport environment, with a sound understanding of associated hydraulics, dampers, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret assembly drawings and follow detailed build procedures with high precision.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a scientific mindset in addressing technical challenges.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, with a flexible attitude and a team-focused mindset in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in decision-making, a commitment to high performance, and a clear understanding of Health & Safety practices.
• Willingness to adapt to varying working hours and support race events or related activities when needed.

This is a full-time, office-based role at our campus in Silverstone, with additional travel to other locations as necessary.

Join the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team at our innovative, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. We combine rich heritage with cutting-edge innovation, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and excel in racing. We offer a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, and benefits like childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Enjoy amenities such as an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, and a new restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining.

We foster a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture aligned with our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.

Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We aim to reflect the communities we serve and promote an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form here.