Mechanical Fitter

Formula 1; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization is seeking a Mechanical Technician to produce high-quality products and assist in rigging during events. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in reading mechanical drawings and extensive experience in mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include maintaining tools, diagnosing faults, and managing projects concurrently. Join a dynamic team and enjoy benefits like private healthcare, subsidized meals, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private Healthcare scheme

Dental care

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Free staff shuttle service

Subsidised canteen

25 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Discount on F1 merchandise

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand mechanical layout and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in computer literacy and AutoCAD (2D).
• Current UK driving licence required.
• Extensive experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality products from mechanical drawings.
• Travel to events and assist in rigging mechanical equipment.
• Maintain department tools and prepare components for events.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.

Skills

Reading mechanical drawings

Welding (MIG, TIG, arc, gas)

Project management

Technical reporting

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ 3/BTEC level 3/degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD (2D)

Forklift

Cherry picker

Scissor lift

Job description

Job Summary

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. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people, working across engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing and communications to maximise the potential of the sport.

Responsibilities

• Understand and produce high quality products from mechanical drawings provided.
• Travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician when required; assist coordinate rigging and de‑rigging mechanical equipment and structures.
• Maintain and keep in good order department tools including power tools and Mechanical Engineering stores; prepare components to be sent to an event.
• Support and provide feedback to the drawing office when required and assist in development of prototypes.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults and undertake repair work.
• Weld using MIG, TIG, arc and gas welding and cutting equipment, aware of machine shop and fabrication techniques.
• Compile technical reports with associated drawings as required, pertaining to mechanical systems or operations.
• Carry out unplanned maintenance as required.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and provide design modification and change requests to the drawing office.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong ability to read and understand mechanical layout and engineering drawings.
• Excellent computer literacy; proficiency in AutoCAD (2D).
• Current UK driving licence.
• Apprenticeship or recognised qualification (NVQ 3, BTEC level 3 or degree in a mechanical engineering environment).
• Qualified to operate forklift, Merlot, cherry picker and scissor lift.
• Extensive experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare scheme.
• Dental care.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies.
• Free staff shuttle service to and from surrounding train stations near Biggin Hill.
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 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 and experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive.