Composite Fitter (Early/Late Shift)
Brackley, UK
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:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Trimmer to join the Composite Assembly department on the early/late shift (Mon-Fri 6am-14:30pm/14:00pm-22:30pm). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a core department in assembling high quality carbon components for our F1 racing car in the most efficient, cost-effective manner.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fantastic team. You can share our passion and hunger for competition whilst staying true to our values, in addition to enjoying an innovative environment where collaboration and teamwork is key.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Trim, fit and bond carbon fibre components as specified in engineering drawings and build instructions.
Assembling moulds, jigs, and fixtures.
Structural bonding of components to company specifications.
Ability to deal with technical challenges and solve problems as they arise.
Responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards on all manufactured composites components to defined standards.
Proactively contribute to the improvement of quality and efficiency.
Working to challenging and demanding lead times.
Assisting other areas of the department as required.
The successful candidate will display the following attributes:
Ability to demonstrate significant previous experience of trimming/fitting a broad range of composite materials in Motorsport / F1.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, always remaining respectful.
A methodical and thorough approach to the work with excellent attention to detail.
Be self-motivated and can motivate and influence others.
Work as part of a team in an ever-demanding environment.
A positive attitude and enthusiasm to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
Work well under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
A can-do attitude and a willingness to be flexible.
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.
We also offer a competitive benefits package including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease 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.
