No 2 Mechanic / Technician

Paddock; Witney; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Heritage in Witney is seeking a Heritage No 2 Mechanic / Technician to join the team responsible for planning, preparation and build of Formula One cars and subcomponents, both at our Witney site and at events around the world.

You will work primarily from the factory, with regular travel to client events, and maintain the car, equipment and workshop to an elite, client-facing standard while updating departmental databases and documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of full F1 or equivalent single-seater build and strip-down.
• Knowledge of torque and quality control processes.
• Ability to operate pit/garage equipment to safety standards.
• Experience in motorsport and a full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, prepare, build and service F1 cars and pit equipment to spec.
• Work mainly from the factory with travel to client events.
• Maintain cars and garage to elite, client-facing standards and log lifing data.
• Identify missing components and oversee repairs through Williams processes.

Skills

F1 build experience

Engineering drawings

Torque & QC

Pit/garage equipment

F1 car assembly knowledge

Motorsport experience

Full driving licence

Forklift & safety certs

Tools

Torque verification

Wire-locking

Build manuals

Job description

# No 2 Mechanic / TechnicianAtlassian Williams F1 TeamWitney, United KingdomPosted 1 Oct 2026## About this roleHeritage No 2 Mechanic / TechnicianLocation: WitneyHours: 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday (with flexibility around events)Williams Heritage is looking for a Heritage No 2 Mechanic / Technician to join the team responsible for the planning, preparation and build of Formula One cars and subcomponents, both at our Witney site and at events around the world.What you'll be doing- Planning, coordinating, preparing, building and servicing F1 cars, subcomponents and pit equipment (Williams and client owned) to spec, working effectively to deadlines before, during and after events- Working primarily from the factory, with regular travel to client events, demonstrations and racing activities- Maintaining the car, equipment and garage/workshop to an elite, client-facing standard, flagging any technical or operational risks promptly- Proactively updating and enhancing departmental databases and technical documentation relating to car builds, lifing and maintenance- Identifying failed, missing or incorrect components and overseeing their repair, design or procurement through the correct Williams processes- Building strong working relationships across Heritage, Event Support, Race Team and third-party suppliers- Acting as a positive, influential role model for peers, and helping represent the Williams Heritage and Williams F1 brandCompany DescriptionFor almost 50 years, Atlassian Williams F1 Team has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.QualificationsWhat we're looking for- Hands-on experience of full F1 (or equivalent single-seater) build and strip-down, including gearbox, hydraulics, pneumatics, suspension and bodywork, working confidently from engineering drawings, spec sheets and build manuals- Working knowledge of torque and quality control processes (for example torque verification, wire-locking, control documentation)- Confidence operating and maintaining pit/garage equipment (rigs, air jacks, fuel and fluid rigs) to current safety standards- In-depth, first-hand knowledge of F1 car assembly, systems and running order, including the judgement to safely fill gaps where heritage cars lack the build manuals or lifing data available on current cars, and to feed those learnings back into departmental records- Previous motorsport experience as a Mechanic, ideally gained in F1, WEC, GP2 or an equivalent environment- A full, clean driving licence (trailer/towing endorsement desirable)- Forklift, dangerous goods and First Aid certifications are a bonus- Experience loading and securing valuable freight by land, sea and air- Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once- A flexible approach to working hours around events, including some evening and weekend travelAdditional InformationAtlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.