Academy Team - No. 2 Mechanic

Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited • Full-time • WR - Grove, United Kingdom • 4d ago

The company:

Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.

Are you passionate about motorsport and ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a dedicated No. 2 Mechanic to join our new Academy Team here at Williams Racing. This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious names in Formula 1 and be a part of the success for our test team. As a No. 2 Mechanic you will be involved in the preparation, build, and disassembly of race cars to Williams’ standards. You will be responsible for the cars and components and the stringent design and specification requirements.

As a No. 2 Mechanic for our Academy Team, your key responsibilities will be:

Assemble and disassemble race cars and components as required, ensuring they are built to the agreed standards and that any discrepancies have been highlighted and agreed.

Ensure each car is built to the technical specifications and deadlines required.

Ensure that all assemblies are built following the build procedure and that build checklists are completed and visible for inspection. Where any issues or faults are identified these should be discussed with your No. 1 Mechanic.

Ensure all faults/problems encountered are accurately reported and followed up as appropriate.

Proactively support others within your Crew to complete tasks where required.
Ensure your No.1 is regularly briefed ensuring a spirit of two-way communication, and continuously seek ways to improve team and personal performance.
Foster a positive relationship with factory operations, driving a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Attend the factory and test events as required.

We are looking for a No. 2 Mechanic with the following experience and skills:

Previous motorsport experience as a Mechanic is essential and ideally gained within an F1, WEC or GP2 environment.
An enthusiastic self-starter, with an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Self-sufficient, able to independently take responsibility for completing tasks and objectives.

A team player who is comfortable working with internal and external entities.

Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours during events and peak times.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments.

Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, Outlook, Excel & Word

Impeccable attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
Willingness to travel to events internationally.

*In compliance with national Secure Freight Consigner conditions, five years’ continuous employment, education and/or training must be evidenced and ay gaps exceeding 28 days accounted for. A criminal record check will also be carried out. This will be explained in more detail during interview.

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.

Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments

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