Garage Technician - Electrical

Haas F1 Team; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent motorsport engineering team based in Banbury is seeking a qualified Electrical Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems within the race team garage at Formula 1 events. This role encompasses installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems, alongside providing support to on-car operations during race weekends. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in a high-pressure environment, and contribute positively to team dynamics.

Qualifications

• Served a recognized apprenticeship or equivalent electrical training.
• Fault finding and testing experience required.
• Motorsport environment experience appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and test electrical systems in the garage.
• Promote effective teamwork and communication among departments.
• Assist with transportation of all freight.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent diagnosis of electrical faults

Team collaboration

Quick decision-making

Education

GCSE, High School Diploma or equivalent

City and guilds 18th edition BS7671

City and Guilds 2391/2394/2395 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position reports to the Trackside Operations Manager or their designee and is located in Banbury, UK. Responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems within the race team garage at Formula 1 events and test sessions. The role also supports on-car operations during all sessions throughout each Grand Prix weekend. Additional duties include assembling and maintaining the presentation of garage equipment at events, as well as preparing and loading equipment for transport via sea and air freight.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Safe installation, maintenance and testing of the garage electrical wiring in accordance with BS7671/ BS7909.
• Fault finding and quick rectification of faults that occur on the garage electrical systems and working with the trackside reliability team to ensure faults are reported correctly with immediate solutions and permanent fix recommendations.
• Construction of the garage environment at tests and races including banner system, overhead lighting, charging equipment, UPS backup systems and use of generators where required.
• Plan, build and commission new garage electrical equipment.
• Assist with the loading and transportation of all road, air and sea freight, ensuring it is correctly and safely loaded on-time for transportation in accordance with known consignor regulations (known consignor training provided).
• Supporting the on-car race team during running sessions, ensuring that the team operates in an efficient, professional and safe manner at all times.
• Assist with maintenance of pit equipment and preparation of tyres.
• Creation of drawings and associated documentation to provide the team with detailed information regarding installation, operation and maintenance of garage electrical equipment and wiring.
• Assist with the procurement of electrical parts required for repairs and manufacturing of new garage equipment.
• Annual calibration of test equipment such as multimeters and multifunction testers.
• Actively progress allocated annual improvement, development & reliability projects under the direction of the Trackside Operations Manager where required.
• Provide feedback, so improvements can be continuously monitored and implemented for off-car installations, tooling, design standards and operational processes and procedures.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
• Other duties as assigned by the Trackside Operations Manager or their designee.

Qualifications

• GCSE, High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Served a recognized, relevant apprenticeship or undergone equivalent training or hold adequate electrical knowledge and skills in electrical installation, maintenance and testing.
• City and guilds 18th edition BS7671 requirements for electrical installations.
• Training in BS7909 temporary electrical systems.
• Fault finding and testing experience.
• PAT testing experience, JIB gold card holder.
• City and Guilds 2391/2394/2395 testing and inspection qualification.
• Experience in a motorsport environment.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Excellent understanding of diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults in a timely and safe manner.
  • Work to a consistently high standard in stressful and time-sensitive situations.
  • Quick decision-making skills whilst working through problems in a scientific and analytical way.
  • Work well within a team environment with personnel at all levels.
  • A sympathetic approach to your work colleagues and an ability to integrate within a group environment.
  • A can-do positive approach and a willingness to help others is essential.
• Equipment and Applications:
  • Solid computer knowledge, preferred experience in Microsoft Office products.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to follow regulations related to shipment of materials.

Work Environment Physical Demands

An ability to work and prioritize within a high pressure, time-sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. The role may require extensive domestic and international travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends. This position may require lifting to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast-paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7-post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority National Security Vetting (NSV) website CCA Website. If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.