Mechanic - Test Team

Paddock; Grove; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team in Grove, United Kingdom, seeks a Mechanic for the Test Team to join the rapid build and teardown of race cars. You will ensure builds adhere to strict specifications and timelines, and you will communicate promptly any issues for resolution.

The role requires hands-on experience with single-seat race cars, lifting systems, and a readiness to work under high pressure. You will collaborate across the factory and track, representing the team professionally at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience on single seat/high level race cars is required or desirable.
• Experience with lifting systems/safety procedures is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to build procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, build and disassemble F1 cars to Williams standards for test events.
• Ensure components meet design specs and report discrepancies promptly.
• Attend factory and events as required to deliver builds on time.
• Assemble/disassemble race cars and components following build procedures.
• Document faults accurately and follow up with the Senior Mechanic.
• Support crew to complete tasks and maintain team efficiency.

Skills

Work unsupervised

High pressure work

Problem solving

Parts tracking

Tools

Lifting systems

Job description

Atlassian Williams F1 Teamwilliamsf1.comMechanics & technicians · Grove, United Kingdom# Mechanic - Test TeamFull time## Main Duties* Participate in the preparation, build and disassembly of F1 cars to Williams standards, both prior to and during Test events.* Ensuring the cars and sub-components comply to the stringent design and specification requirements.### F1 Cars Delivery & Performance* Attend the factory and events as required.* Assemble and disassemble race cars and components as required, ensuring they are built to the agreed standards and that any discrepancies have been highlighted and agreed.* Ensure car build is to the technical specifications and deadlines required.* Ensure that all assemblies are built following the build procedure and that build checklists are completed and visible for inspection. Where any issues or faults are identified these should be discussed with your Senior Mechanic.* Ensure all faults/problems encountered are accurately reported and followed up as appropriate.* Proactively support others within your Crew to complete tasks where required.### Brand Management* Ensure your behaviour and conduct on and off the track represents Williams Racing in a professional manner at all times and is in accordance with the Williams Code of Conduct and Race Team Handbook.* Maintain high standard of personal and department presentation, as appropriate for a showcase facility visited by potential sponsors and other VIPs.### Communication* Ensure your Senior is regularly briefed ensuring a spirit of two-way communication, and continuously seek ways to improve team and personal performance. Also foster a positive relationship with factory operations, driving a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement.* Be a positive role model and ambassador for the Test Team and strive to build a strong working relationship between the factory and track### Health & Safety* To ensure that you are aware of risk assessments that are in place and adhere to PPE along with any safety measures that are required.* Ensure the reporting of any incidents, including near misses in a timely manner.* Ensure that at all times you take care of your health and safety and that of others by complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards.* Ensure you are aware of the Company Health and safety requirements and policy* Ensure any work completed is logged and that cost cap requirements are met and understood## Core Competencies* Ability to work unsupervised during the assembly of the Test car and Subcomponents* To be able to work well in high pressure environments* Excellent problem solving skills* Understand the importance of tracking parts for both mileage and service requirements## Qualifications and Experience Level* Experience working on single seat/high level race cars – ideally F1, F2, IndyCar, LMH etc* Experience with lifing systems/software* Competent IT skillsCompany DescriptionResponsible for participating in the preparation and build of Formula One cars and subcomponents to stringent technical specifications both at the Williams Factory and Test/Demo events around the world.Additional InformationAtlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.Interested in this role?You apply on Atlassian Williams F1 Team's own site.Apply for this roleAtlassian Williams F1 Teamwilliamsf1.comLocation: Grove, United KingdomContract: Full timePosted: 21 Oct 2026Apply for this role Company website