Junior Race Team Support Technician

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Private medical cover

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley invites applications for a Junior Race Team Support Technician. The role focuses on maintaining and developing travelling pit equipment to maximise vehicle performance and end-user efficiency.

You will support the Race Team with composites, fabrication and machining of pit equipment, assist with builds, and help drive continuous improvements while potentially travelling to race events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in composite fitting, fabricating and machining.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Welding experience would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience working independently and within a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Race Team with composites, fabrication and machining of pit equipment projects.
• Assist with the build and servicing of pit equipment assemblies.
• Machining of small components and modifications to pit equipment assemblies.
• Proactively maintain component quality and seek process improvements.
• Assist with day‑to‑day factory Race Team activities.
• Some travel to race events may be required.

Skills

Composite fitting

Fabrication

Machining

Engineering drawings

Welding

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Job description

The Role

Brackley, UKWe have an exciting opening for a Junior Race Team Support Technician to join our factory-based Race Team Department reporting directly to the Race Team Project Coordinator. To maintain and develop all travelling pit equipment, with a key focus on maximising vehicle performance and improving end user efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting all other members of the Race Team with composites, fabrication and machining of new and existing pit equipment related projects.
• Assisting with the build and servicing of pit equipment assemblies.
• Machining of small new components and modifying existing pit equipment assemblies.
• Proactively maintain the good quality of components and continuously look for opportunities of improvement and innovation on current processes.
• Actively assisting with day to day factory based Race Team activities.
• Some travel to race events may be required.

About You

• An enthusiastic individual eager to learn on the job and have a high attention to detail with a can do attitude.
• Must have proven experience in composite fitting, fabricating and machining skills to a high standard.
• Have the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Welding experience would be an advantage but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience working both independently and within a highly collaborative team.
• Good inter-personal skills and an effective communicator with the ability to manage workload and timescales to meet strict deadlines.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft office and I.T would be an advantage.

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

Its the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether youre leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

Weres 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, weres 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.