F1 Build Technician - Precision Car Assembly & Event Support

McLaren Racing; Woking; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a Build Technician to join the Heritage and TPC Build Team. You will contribute to the build, assembly and running of Formula One cars, with duties spanning McLaren Technology Centre and events worldwide.

You will build and prepare components to exact McLaren standards, support on-track services, and collaborate across departments to ensure configurations meet Build Specifications, often requiring travel in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality components to tight deadlines in a highly technical environment.
• Previous motorsport experience and a strong 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.
• Work flexibly across the Build Team, including travel, unsociable hours and support for other operational areas when required

Skills

Attention to detail

Motorsport knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Interpret drawings

Willingness to travel

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking a Build Technician to join the Heritage and TPC Build Team. You will contribute to the build, assembly and running of Formula One cars, with duties spanning McLaren Technology Centre and events worldwide.

You will build and prepare components to exact McLaren standards, support on-track services, and collaborate across departments to ensure configurations meet Build Specifications, often requiring travel in the UK and internationally.