Customer Race Team Support Technician (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Mercedes AMG Petronas; Brackley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

25 days holiday

On-site gym

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley, UK is seeking a proactive Customer Race Team Support Technician to join the Car Build department. You will attend races and tests as required, supporting the customer at track or factory, helping ensure builds meet latest specifications and quality standards.

The role emphasizes quality systems, attention to detail and strong computer skills, with SAP experience preferred and the chance to work in a high-performance environment that values collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or racing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of quality systems and processes.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new main cases for build and build gearbox sub-assemblies ensuring procedures and quality checks are followed.
• Complete build and set-up of gearbox assemblies with correct documentation.
• Change ratios on gearbox assemblies.
• Hydraulic system fitment and bleeding.
• Measuring/shimming and fitment of clutch packs.
• Attend race and test events to support the Race Team.
• Constructive reporting of issues or failures.
• Ensure build quality using sign-off tools per gearbox procedures.
• Use SAP to create build sheets and ensure mileage is sufficient for events.
• Ensure builds adhere to latest specifications.
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times.
• Carry out similar skilled duties as required.

Skills

SAP experience

Attention to detail

Strong computer skills

F1 knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Role Brackley, UK We are looking for an enthusiastic Customer Race Team Support Technician to join our Car Build department, to attend races and tests as required, supporting the customer at the track or at our factory in Brackley. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team, where you can share our passion for competition while embracing our core values. You'll thrive in an innovative environment that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and continuous success. This is 12-month fixed term contract ideally starting from November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare new main cases for build and build gearbox sub-assemblies ensuring that all of the procedures and quality checks are followed.
• Complete build and set-up of gearbox assemblies ensuring all the correct quality documentation is used.
• Change ratios on gearbox assys.
• Hydraulic system fitment & bleeding.
• Measuring/shimming and fitment of clutch packs.
• Attend race and test events as required to support the Race Team.
• Constructive reporting of issues or failures.
• Ensure quality of build by using all the sign off tools provided as per the gearbox build procedures.
• Use SAP to create build sheets & ensure assembled components have enough mileage to complete event.
• Ensure builds are to latest specification.
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times.
• Carry out similar skilled duties as and when required.

About You

The successful candidate will display the following attributes and experience: Previous experience in an F1 environment would be highly advantageous. Sound knowledge of quality systems. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Strong computer skills. SAP experience.

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards. It's the belief and focus you give that powers our performance. Whether you're leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters. We're setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional. Give all. Gain more.

Benefits

• Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
• We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday.
• We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.

Why us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further. From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we're building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.