Parts Coordinator (Testing Previous Car)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Parts Coordinator to support logistics and stock management in a thrilling motorsport environment. This role involves ensuring the efficient flow of car components for events and maintaining high standards of service. You will collaborate closely with project management teams, handle logistics under tight deadlines, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers exciting opportunities for travel and involvement in high-performance events, making it perfect for those passionate about motorsport and logistics.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Car Schemes

Life Insurance

Pension Contributions

Gym Access

Restaurant Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in motorsport team environment managing complex parts.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage TPC stock control and parts supply to events.
• Ensure correct transaction and routing of components.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Parts Management

Cross-Function Planning

Problem-Solving

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

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Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone in the team has a role to play. If you want to test your ideas with the world watching, measure your progress in milliseconds, and play your part in racing history, you belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the Role:

To provide car parts support, maintain and improve the TPC logistics stock and lifing functions both electronically and physically, to enable effective running of the TPC programme. Ensuring stock control, correct build and kitting practices, servicing routines are maintained, components and assemblies are fit for use. Deliver stock and parts logistics programs to support events both at and away from the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC).

Role Dimensions:

The position involves unsociable hours, substantial weekend work, significant event attendance, and overseas travel. You will work closely with the TPC Project Management team to ensure availability of parts and spares for TPC events. You will coordinate component servicing, kitting, lifing, logistics, and stock control within designated areas, and support on and off car activities during events as needed.

You should have a strong understanding of car component stock management and parts flow in a Formula One and test car environment, including archiving components at end of use. Support outside of TPC, including current F1 activities and Heritage, may also be required.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure correct transaction, service requirements, and routing of components to guarantee they are shipped and fit for purpose for each event.
• Manage TPC stock control and parts supply to events or build.
• Ensure post-event service returns and compliance with the Lifing Program.
• Manage stock issues and liaise with the TPC Project Management team on shortages.
• Promote adherence to processes and procedures, aligning with current F1 activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Support build functions by kitting components.
• Handle packing and unpacking of shipments under strict deadlines.
• Archive parts at end of use according to processes.

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Ability to work under tight deadlines with conflicting priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital systems for process improvements.
• Good knowledge of race car build processes and procedures.
• Strong cross-function planning skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Formula One race car components and assemblies.
• Experience in a motorsport team environment managing complex parts on demanding timescales.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOM data.

Personal Attributes:

• Flexible, proactive, and able to change focus quickly.
• Willingness to travel abroad.
• Leadership qualities, setting and managing expectations.
• Thoughtful problem-solving approach.
• Self-motivated with ambitious targets.
• Confident, resilient, with excellent communication skills.
• Calm under pressure and able to make clear decisions.

What McLaren can offer?

We aim to be better tomorrow than today, setting standards for high performance. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and support a culture that values differences. Based at the McLaren Technology Centre, our facilities include a gym, restaurant, and outdoor areas, with easy access to Woking station. Benefits include private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance, and pension contributions.