After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin is back on the grid for 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has almost 500 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end.
The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead.
To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.
We have a new opportunity to be part of the Race Team in the role of Support Mechanic.
Purpose
- To manage and maintain all Trackside Chassis hydraulic related items
- To accurately set-up all hydraulic and trackside sub assembly suspension systems
- To manage and maintain all Trackside Sub Assembly components
- To accurately build and maintain all Front and Rear Wing assemblies
- To adhere to Build Spec’s, Build Manuals and Technical drawings throughout each event
- To assist in Factory Sub Assembly as required
- To ensure all issues are reported to the Chief Mechanic and Reliability Engineer
- To ensure a safe working environment and all H&S is followed as required
- To actively participate in Pit stops as allocated
- To carry out winter pit equipment service and rebuild
- To travel to all race and test events required
- To actively contribute to the Team’s primary objective of consistently being a top three team in the FIA Constructor’s Championship
Primary Responsibilities
- To manage, assemble and maintain all trackside Chassis Hydraulics Systems for all events to an exacting standard and within the required time frame
- To accurately set-up all Hydraulic Suspension Systems as required and to as requested by Race Engineering
- To accurately manage, assemble and maintain all trackside Sub Assembly Components
- To assemble and maintain all Front and Rear Wing assembly’s to the correct specification as requested by Aero and Race Engineering
- To produce an accurate shortages list for each event and ensure this is communicated to the RT Parts Co-ordinator
- To assist in Factory Sub Assembly as required
- To actively assist the car crews as required
- To ensure correct parts are fitted and reflect the associated allocations
- To adhere to the necessary documentation required to assemble the cars
- To Communicate effectively and adhere to radio protocol
- To ensure that the cars, parts, drawings, and procedures are kept within the confines of the team
- To actively participate in Pit stops as allocated and ensure all training requests are adhered too.
- To assist in garage set-up and pack-down
- To work proactively, responsibly, and professionally at all times and to respect and comply with the company’s reporting structure
- To maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of Race Cars
- Possess a thorough understanding of Car set-up, Operating Procedures, and all Race Team requirements pre, post and during events
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of allocations, drawings, and schedules
- Previous experience as a Race mechanic in a Formula One environment / high level Motorsport environment
- Ability to demonstrate good working relationships with internal departments and outside suppliers
- To be available to travel as and when required to fulfil the requirements of a race team mechanic
- To be self-motivated and to motivate others to thrive in a challenging environment
- Ability to calmly and confidently work under pressure to achieve targets and deliver results within required timescales
- Ability to demonstrate strong written and oral communication and organisational skills
- Possess an innovative and flexible approach to creative problem solving and possess the ability to work through challenges in a scientific and analytical manner
- Be results orientated and be confident in your decision-making skills
- To have a flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team in a demanding and rapidly changing environment
- To be flexible to working hours as required
- Be enthusiastic and versatile and be able to build and develop good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to Health & Safety
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.