Metallics - Apprentice

Williams Racing; Grove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading F1 team in the United Kingdom is seeking a Metallics Machinist Apprentice. In this structured apprenticeship, you will develop your machining skills while working on high-performance components for racing. The program includes hands-on experience and college education, paving the way for a vibrant career in motorsport engineering. Ideal candidates possess keen attention to detail, good communication, and a strong interest in engineering, as well as the necessary educational qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Exclusive events

Subsidised dining

24/7 gym access

Qualifications

• Ability to stay calm and organized in high-performance environments.
• Interest in engineering and team collaboration.
• Willingness to comply with health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge in CNC Turning/Milling and Offline CAM Programming.
• Engage in secondments to various departments for practical insight.
• Participate in safety compliance and risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Practical working

Communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above

A-Levels or BTEC in engineering/motorsport

Job description

Metallics manufacturing sits at the heart of high-precision engineering, where you make real impact on race-winning performance. Using advanced machining and programming expertise, the team turns complex designs into reality - from full-size car components to 60% wind tunnel models, jigs, fixtures, and even Heritage parts. This is where problem-solving meets cutting‑edge technology to deliver parts that meet the toughest standards in motorsport.

As a Metallics Machinist Apprentice, you will embark on a structured rotational program designed to develop your technical skills and knowledge in all aspects of machining. Working within both our bespoke Engineering training facility and our world‑class manufacturing departments, you will gain hands‑on experience of machining, inspection and design while learning industry standards and best practices. Alongside practical training, you will attend college one day per week to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the production of high‑performance F1 components, supported by experienced mentors, enabling you to build a foundation for a successful career in motorsport engineering.

Shape the Future

• You are expected to actively identify ways to continuously improve department and personal performance. You should use the ongoing structured support, including regular performance evaluations, to aid your professional and personal development.
• You possess a keen attention to detail and have a strong bias towards practical working. You are expected to ask questions and check in the first instance if unsure, never assuming.
• Possess the ability to stay calm and organised in dynamic, high‑performance environments, always ensuring safety and compliance.
• You encourage positive relationships with other departments, driving a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement. You are polite, professional, and communicate calmly and constructively.

Make Real Impact

• Gain knowledge and become competent in a wide range of disciplines including CNC Turning/Milling, Offline CAM Programming, Interpreting Engineering drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• You will be involved in secondments to the Metallics Inspection, Pattern Shop Machining, and the Design office, giving you insight into how F1 components are developed from concept to reality.
• You will ensure you are aware of and comply with all health and safety obligations, including risk assessments and enforcing the wearing of PPE, ensuring timely reporting of any incidents or near misses.

Find Your Place

• You have good communication, organisational skills, and a keen interest in engineering.
• You ideally will have 5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above.
• Candidates with A‑Levels or a BTEC in engineering/motorsport, or relevant hobby/project experience (e.g., karting, automotive repair, model engineering) are encouraged to apply.
• You will graduate with a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Fitter Standard.

Company Description

History doesn’t repeat itself. It’s rebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing.

Atlassian Williams Racing – Shape our team’s next chapter:

For nearly 50 years, Williams Racing has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we’re now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again.

Our People Promise:

Join a high‑performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast‑paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values - innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.

Early Careers

Join the Atlassian Williams Racing Apprenticeship Programme and spend 3.5 years learning by doing. Designed as a rotational programme, you will gain invaluable, broad experience as you move through key areas of the business. Train in our factory with dedicated training officers, while top providers deliver the theory to match. You’ll join a supportive cohort, work through modules together, and learn from experts inside a world‑class motorsport team. Complete your apprenticeship with the skills and qualifications to launch and shape your career.

Life at Williams

Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, special car schemes, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time‑to‑time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.