Junior Race Team Support Technician

Mercedes; Brackley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

EV charging on-site parking

25 days holiday

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Generous bonus scheme

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley, UK, is seeking a Junior Race Team Support Technician to help maintain and develop pit equipment, supporting the Race Team Project Coordinator. You will contribute to enhancing vehicle performance and end-user efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience in composites, fabrication and machining, ability to read engineering drawings, and teamwork. Some travel to race events may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in composite fitting, fabricating and machining.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Welding experience is advantageous.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.

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.

Skills

Composite fitting

Fabrication

Machining

Engineering drawings interpretation

Microsoft Office / IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 assembliesProactively maintain the good quality of components and continuously look for opportunities of improvement and innovation on current processesActively assisting with day to day factory based Race Team activitiesSome 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 standardHave the ability to interpret engineering drawingsWelding 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.

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.