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 driven by a passion for motorsport and eager to be at the forefront of racing innovation? Williams is looking for a skilled Travelling Component Assembly Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the assemble, servicing, and signing off assemblies required for the running of race, test, PR and customer cars and rigs. You will also provide event support ensuring all assemblies and spares are maintained and available to aid the operation of the race team.
As a Travelling Component Assembly Technician, your key responsibilities will be:
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Build, strip and service WF1 and customer components to a consistent high standard of competitiveness, safety, and reliability, ensuring all assemblies conform to current Engineering and Manufacturing policies and procedures and meet deadlines.
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Critically evaluate all components during assembly and disassembly, ensuring their integrity and reporting all faults.
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Operate pass-off and test rigs as required.
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Highlight any assembly/quality issues to team leaders / supervisor as soon as possible and proactively engage in resolutions / problem solving.
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Maintain the Component Assembly race kit ensuring adequate stock of spares, consumables and tooling is available and of correct specification.
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Assist in garage preparation and additional duties as directed by the Chief Mechanic during events.
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Ensure that all build and component information is recorded and maintained as required in relevant systems.
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Ensure the Component Assembly work environment and equipment is maintained to the highest standards of tidiness, presentation, and safety.
We are looking for a Travelling Component Assembly Technician with the
following skills and experience:
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Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within motorsport and a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to build assembles and sub-assemblies using technical drawings.
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Previous experience using lifing systems is advantageous.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Good problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
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A team player with excellent communication skills, ready to collaborate and contribute to a supportive and dynamic team environment.
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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