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Department
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Composite Build Technician
Operations Group
Closing:
Ref: REQ-250323
Operations Group

At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.

Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.

Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Composite Build Manager you will be responsible for the accurate assembly and servicing of Composite Build assemblies within the department.

Key accountabilities:

  • Complete build & maintenance of Wing assemblies & all associated components, ensuring all company & department procedures and quality checks are adhered to.

  • Assembly, pre-fit & repairs of Floors & Bodywork to the team’s documented high standards.

  • Preparation, repairs & management of the complete Race Team brake duct (cake tin) stock.

  • Preparation & testing of pressure tap assemblies to required legality, Race Engineering & Aero specifications.

  • Managing the progress of components & assemblies through all the different department processes, throughout every new component manufacture & service turnaround.

  • Maintaining accurate event reports to manage component & assembly mileages & usage.

  • Managing the replacement of components to meet planned usage and mileage/stock limitations.

  • Allocating and maintaining Heritage components and assemblies when required.

  • Communication with trackside personnel on spec’s, trackside requirements & logistics.

  • Constructive reporting of issues, build concerns or failures, using the team’s framework.

  • Use of SAP to create build sheets, to manage the mileages of assembled components across the planned events & to create stores picks/shortage reports.

  • Carrying out similar skilled duties within the Car Build & Composite departments, as and when required.

  • Maintaining good housekeeping at all times & reporting any safety concerns or issues using the company’s framework.

What you'll bring:

  • Experience in mechanical & composite assemblies required.

  • Good knowledge & understanding of mechanical drawings and build processes.

  • Strong computer skills, SAP experience beneficial but not essential.

  • An ability to communicate clearly and confidently with all members of the organisation.

  • An ability to work with minimum supervision, under pressure.

Candidate Profile:

A wide range of experience & skills from an F1 background or similar and be able to combine them with a high attention to detail & a can-do attitude.

You must be well organised, with an ability & confidence to work under pressure, to very tight deadlines & as part of a team.

You must have flexibility in hours & be highly driven to perform at the top level of motorsport.

What We Offer:

Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and includes an on-site gym, exercise studio, subsidised restaurant, and on-site parking with EV chargers.Please note this role is to be based onsite 5 days a week.

We also offer a competitive benefits package including a generous bonus scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, and 25 days’ holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly culture and team-wide focus on well-being.

Why Join Us:

At the core of our performance is our people. Every member of our team plays a part in our success, both on and off the track. We foster a high-performance, innovative culture where collaboration, respect and excellence are expected and celebrated.

Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive team - because we believe the best teams are those that reflect the world around them.

Your Application:

We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.

Ref: REQ-250323