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.
The position:
We are looking to recruit a Garage Tyre Technician to join our Events and Race Team here at Williams. This is an exciting role, and you will be responsible for all aspects of handling tyres for one of the teams’ race cars.
As a Garage Tyre Technician, your key responsibilities will be:
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The transport, build and operation of garage facilities at any events. Responsible for the presentation of the garage.
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Accountability for the assigned freight and equipment as designation.
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Assisting in the procurement, modification, servicing and functionality checking of all equipment required for events.
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To assist in the loading/unloading of trucks and freight as required for different events and take responsibility for certain items as directed.
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Carry out necessary maintenance/servicing of any equipment, both at the factory and at any events.
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Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and presentation of all equipment and proactively work to maintain and improve the team presentation at events.
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Operate certain equipment as required at events in support of the running of any cars.
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Report any faults or issues with any equipment/components which may lead to a failure.
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Direct staff as required when assisting you, such as mechanics packing freight; to include instilling good working practices with other staff.
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Proactively support others to complete their tasks.
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Record and work with department performance measures to identify the cause of any downtime or delays.
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Assist in identifying ways to improve the department and performance.
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Crack checking, cleaning, and maintenance of wheels as well as pressuring tyres and fitting tyre blankets.
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Responsible for the delivery and collection of wheels from the tyre supplier for tyres to be mounted and stripped.
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Working closely with the respective chassis engineer to ensure the correct tyres are available when needed.
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On some occasions work longer hours at the factory, when required.
We are looking for a Garage Tyre Technician, with the following skills and experience:
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Previous motorsport experience as a Tyre Technician is essential and ideally gained within an F1, WEC or GP2 environment.
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Awareness of FIA rules concerning tyres usage.
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An enthusiastic self-starter, with an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Self-sufficient, able to independently take responsibility for completing tasks and objectives.
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Able to work flexibly with a positive can-do attitude.
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Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across teams.
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Willingness to travel to events across the world.
*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