F1 Build Technician — Precision Assembly & Global Events

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited seeks a Build Technician to join the Heritage and TPC Build Team. You will build and prepare Formula One cars, sub-assemblies and support equipment, and support running and servicing cars at events worldwide.

You will interpret specifications, ensure builds meet Build Specification and McLaren standards, and collaborate across functions with willingness to travel in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality components to tight deadlines in a highly technical environment.
• Previous motorsport experience and understanding of modern Formula One systems and components.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and drawings and contribute to component fault diagnosis.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A self-motivated, results-focused mindset with enthusiasm for learning and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative team approach, effective communication skills and willingness to travel in the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Build and prepare Formula One cars, transmission assemblies, sub-assemblies and support equipment.
• Support the running and servicing of cars at events worldwide.
• Ensure parts are built to the correct configuration and cars conform to the Build Specification.
• Deliver work to exact McLaren standards, with a right-first-time, zero-fault approach.
• Identify and communicate build-related quality issues to the appropriate stakeholders.

Skills

Build and assemble components

Motorsport experience

Interpret engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Job description

McLaren Automotive Limited seeks a Build Technician to join the Heritage and TPC Build Team. You will build and prepare Formula One cars, sub-assemblies and support equipment, and support running and servicing cars at events worldwide.

You will interpret specifications, ensure builds meet Build Specification and McLaren standards, and collaborate across functions with willingness to travel in the UK and internationally.