RTS Sub Assembly Technician

Haas F1 Team; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Formula 1 racing team is seeking a Mechanic to join their Banbury, UK location. The role involves teamwork, maintaining high standards in assembly, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have 2 years of experience in a similar position within motorsport, a strong mechanical understanding, and excellent communication skills. This role requires flexibility in hours and may involve travel.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience in a similar mechanical role within Formula 1 or motorsport.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and develop working relationships.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Service and maintain Pit Stop Equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Comprehensive mechanical understanding

Basic fabrication and machining skills

Ability to work under pressure

Positive can-do attitude

Education

GCSE or High School Diploma

Trade School or Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dev 365

3DX

Job description

Overview

2025 sees MoneyGram Haas F1 Team celebrate its tenth season in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship… we’re just getting started. We don’t follow the status quo, we’re here to challenge the competition, and we want you to join us.

The first American Formula 1 team to compete in the sport since 1986, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team made an immediate impression with a memorable points-scoring debut at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix. Nine years later, and the team continues to demonstrate growth and a clear direction with its future objectives – coming off the back of its second-best season to-date in Formula 1.

We’re a racing team – not a corporate machine. We have three HQs – Kannapolis in the US, Banbury in the UK and Maranello in Italy – each powered by passionate, loyal and hardworking team ambassadors. At MoneyGram Haas F1 Team – known within the paddock as the ‘family team’ – you’ll be involved in many different areas of the team, have much wider visibility across the business, and will be able to clearly see your contribution to our team.

Yes, you’ll learn from us, but we expect to learn from you too!

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and effective communications to develop working relationships between all personnel and departments.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and condition of your work area.
• Follow Engineering procedures and protocols as dictated by the Haas F1 Team pertaining to assembly, operation, and safety.
• Ensure that all Sub Assembled components are consistently built to the highest standards and to the correct build specifications.
• Responsible for the maintenance and service of all Pit Stop Equipment as well as Off Car Equipment such as Rigs. Set Up Equipment and Tooling.
• Take responsibility for the build/service and specifications of the team’s race chassis and heritage chassis, in line with the expectations of the Chief Mechanics.
• Assist and support chosen departments to facilitate Turnarounds, Engineering Projects, Car Builds and Event Support.
• Report reliability issues as they occur and seek advice before undertaking any out of the ordinary tasks.
• Follow all safety regulations in all venues.
• Assumes any responsibilities and duties delegated by the RTS Chief Mechanic or their designee.

Education and Work Experience

• 2 years of previous experience in a similar mechanical role within Formula 1, World Sports Cars, or F2 is preferred; demonstrable professionalism and a strong record of service within the motorsport industry are advantageous.
• GCSE, High School Diploma, or equivalent required. Further education, including Trade School, Apprenticeship or University Degree is desired.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• A comprehensive mechanical understanding gained in Formula 1 motor racing.
• An ability to read and interpret technical drawings and information pertaining to assembly, periodic updates, and modifications.
• The ability to consistently work to the highest standards with an exceptional attitude towards attention to detail.
• Basic fabrication and machining skills.
• A sympathetic approach to your work colleagues and an ability to integrate within a group environment.
• A can-do positive approach and a willingness to help others is essential.
• Communication skills, ability to work under pressure, self-motivation, time management, conflict resolution, adaptability, willingness to learn.

Equipment and Applications

• Solid computer knowledge, preferred experience in Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Dev 365 and 3DX.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow complex regulations related to shipment of materials and facility maintenance requirements.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

An ability to work and prioritize within a high pressure, time sensitive environment while retaining a methodical approach is essential. The role may require some domestic and international travel and a willingness to work long and flexible hours including weekends.

This position may require lifting to 50 pounds, repeated bending, squatting and manual dexterity. Fast-paced work environment requiring heavy mental demands. Work environment includes machinery, race cars, 7-post and other rigs, grinding debris, and hazardous fluids. All employees must ensure compliance with the Company Health and Safety Policy, and all relevant other statutory Health and Safety legislation.

Notice

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of MoneyGram Haas F1 Team are required to be security cleared to National Security Vetting standards. If successful in your application, we would support you with the NSV process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority National Security Vetting (NSV) website: https://www.caa.co.uk/Commercial-industry/Security/Vetting/National-security-vetting/

If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful.