Composite Event Technician (Travelling)

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Composite Technician. The role involves supporting race and test events, along with responsibilities in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of composite manufacturing and the ability to work under pressure in a high-performing team. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered, including bonuses and health care.

Benefits

Race and championship bonus scheme

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Company-contributed pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Composite Manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and process sheets.
• Experience working in high-pressure team environments.

Responsibilities

• Work with Composite Event and Support Technicians to understand priorities.
• Support Race, Test and Heritage events.
• Quality control of parts produced.

Skills

Composite Manufacturing

Complex engineering drawings

Assembly of mechanical assemblies

Teamwork in high-pressure environments

Self-motivated

Job description

Red Bull Racing & Technology have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Composite Technician to join our well-established travelling Composites team. Primarily supporting race and test events, this role is perfect for those wanting to develop their skills in a high-performing team in F1. Between events the role will operate in the heart of our innovative and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, following our factory pit stop and car build calendar and supporting the Composite Event Support department.

Key Responsibilities

• To work with other Composite Event and Support Technicians, Lead Technicians and Team Leaders, as well as other supply chain leaders to understand priorities and deadlines.
• Support Race, Test and Heritage events as required, along with supporting factory activities between events, including but not limited to car build and pit stop practice.
• Responsible for the assembly, configuration and maintenance of assemblies to exact specifications, and FIA regulations, ensuring the highest aerodynamic standards are achieved.
• Responsible for the quality of parts produced, ensuring all appropriate processes are carried out, and that any deviations from specification are identified, and if possible corrected prior to progressing.
• To maintain effective communication channels with all shifts and departments to ensure work is transferred effectively through the company.
• To always maintain professional standards of housekeeping.
• To ensure that company policies and procedures are followed, seeking advice where appropriate.

Essential Criteria

• Extensive knowledge of Composite Manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes.
• Strong competence in the assembly of complex composite mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and process sheets.
• Ability to work in a high-pressured team environment and to be self-motivated to meet tight deadlines.
• To be work flexible when additional shifts and working hours are required.
• Actively support the Apprentice and Junior training programme.
• Champion continuous improvement throughout the department.

Not only is this a fantastic Composite Event Technician position, Red Bull Technology is also a fantastic team to be part of. With a competitive salary and countless company benefits, including a race and championship bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, company-contributed pension scheme, on-site gym, paddle court & fitness classes, and free daily food allowance.

Above all, job satisfaction doesn't get any greater than knowing you’re making a real contribution to our championship-winning Formula One cars, operating at the cutting edge of technology and performance at every race on the F1 calendar.