Job description
At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.
Purpose of the Role:
Alongside an apprenticeship qualification, develop as an Electrical Technician to provide full life-cycle design technical support and maintenance for all aspects of the high complexity, low volume bespoke electronic systems used for the Formula 1 racing programme both on the car and as part of the operationally critical garage infrastructure.
- This role will close for applications on Friday 18th October. The assessment day will be held at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking on Thursday 31st October 2024.
Role Dimensions:
As an apprentice within McLaren F1, you have a fantastic entry route into motorsports, you will be trained in all aspects involved with the manufacture and maintenance of the on and off car electrical and electronic systems. You’ll work at a high-performance organisation, getting hands-on experience, formal training and have the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff.
- The successful candidate(s) will be based full time at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) facility with remote learning to underpin the knowledge of Electronic Systems fundamentals.
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Training in the basics of electronic systems will be covered in the first 24 months. This will include, but not limited to; small harness manufacturer, Raychem System 25, Sensor wiring and programming, soldering of components, fault finding.
- Quickly integrate into the team, embracing our values and behaviours
- Maintain strong and professional communications with key colleagues in the electronics systems to ensure your work delivered is as required and fit for purpose.
- Maintain a logbook and ensure all academic work is up to date for monthly reviews
- Where appropriate, assisting in preparation for the peak winter period, e.g. new test equipment preparation.
- Become highly proficient in interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and electronic design documents.
- Learn to work with harness systems containing many wires/contacts and mixed construction requirements.
- Escalate technical and design issues as well as reliability and quality concerns to manager.
- Supporting colleagues to monitor third party supplier quality levels through specialised electrical and electronic inspection and component testing and escalating quality and supplier concerns where appropriate.
- Maintaining a safe environment and working to all HSE and COSHH constraints for materials and equipment and supporting colleagues to do the same.
Job requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- 5 GCSE qualifications of grade 4 / C or above, to include maths, English, and Science
- Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
- Has participated in a team-orientated environment.
- Basic knowledge of Electronics would be advantageous.
- Experience in the assembly of small parts would be advantageous.
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office.
The nature of the work within this team and the demands of an F1 team often require short notice unsociable hours and weekend working.
Personal Attributes:
- Determined and resilient – results focused, driven to do the very best possible, both within academic studies/formal training and on-the-job.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset, learning and developing in role.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
- Able to adopt a professional and mature attitude to work and other people.
- Proactive, energetic, enthusiastic, and highly self-motivated
- Flexible to changes in daily pace and priorities.
- Able to remain composed and professional under pressure.
- Team player – supports other team members, department strategies and processes.
What McLaren can offer?
We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.
We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.