Lead Race Operations Technician

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization is seeking a Lead Race Operations Technician based in Biggin Hill. This role involves supervising the rigging team, ensuring compliance with health and safety practices, and writing reports on daily activities. The successful candidate will also manage the packing, transportation, and maintenance of equipment during events. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments where collaboration and innovation are valued will excel in this position. A strong focus on safety and meticulousness is essential for this role.

Benefits

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental Care

Grand Prix Paddock passes

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Free staff shuttle service

Healthy snacks

Subsidised canteen

25 days annual leave

Training opportunities

Discount on F1 merchandise

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise rigging teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rigging team on day-to-day basis.
• Write regular reports on section activities.
• Ensure compliance with paperwork and procedures.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Health and Safety Compliance

Vehicle Operation

Job description

We are recruiting for a Lead Race Operations Technician to supervise the safe movement and deployment of company equipment in line with the Company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rigging team on a day to day basis
• Liaise with Manager on a regular basis to keep them informed of matters arising from day to day activities
• Write regular reports on section activities
• Ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted by drivers in line with Company policies and procedures
• Supervise packing and weighing of containers both at Biggin Hill and the Circuit
• Rig and de‑rig the Technical / Broadcast Centre and ancillary equipment as required e.g. deployment of nodes, cables, camera platforms, gazebos etc.
• Loading and strapping of vehicles
• Transportation of components safely to and from events whilst complying with health and safety, legal and tachograph requirements at all times
• Ongoing maintenance of the Technical / Broadcast Centre during race week including painting of floor, cleaning and polishing of panels etc
• Ongoing maintenance of vehicles during race week e.g. washing and polishing trucks
• Where required assist other departments with tasks such as tracking, cam driving, camera work, pit lane spotting etc.
• Act as security officer during event week, which includes refuelling equipment when undertaking night security duties
• Operate shuttle bus when required
• When required act as banksman, where qualified to do so
• Operate lifting equipment as required and only when qualified to do so
• Biggin Hill based tasks as advised including Winter refurbishment of equipment, driving jobs etc.

Benefits

As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in‑house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1's experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more

Biggin Hill £35,771 per year – estimated? NEW Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1? At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle, leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. Formula 1 covers a huge range of disciplines across a wide array of industry sectors, drawing the very best from our teams of technicians, engineers and media rights specialists and encouraging the creativity of experts in the fields of digital and traditional media, marketing and communications.

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport.