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.
At Williams Racing, we believe in nurturing talent and providing people with hands-on, real-world experience in motorsport. Our apprenticeship programme is designed to launch your career in a dynamic environment, working on some of the most exciting challenges in Formula 1. As an apprentice, you'll be an essential part of the Williams Racing team, supporting our mission to push the boundaries of performance and technology.
The Role
Our Level 3 Assembly & Test apprentice programme offers a range of pathways. As an apprentice, you will be based in Grove, Oxfordshire, working in the factory and then studying alongside this, at our partner apprenticeship providers. This role will start from September 2025. You will be asked during the recruitment process to make a preference from the following areas:
Assembly
As an Assembly apprentice you’ll play a critical role in building and maintaining state of the art Formula 1 cars and components. You will get hands on experience of what it takes to operate at the highest level, working with some of the most motivated, dedicated technicians in the industry. There are very few jobs where you get to see the fruits of your labour battling for track position on the TV most weekends.
Electronics
As an Electronics apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the design, testing, and integration of electronic systems for our Formula 1 cars. Working alongside skilled engineers and technicians, you’ll gain hands-on experience in areas such as sensor calibration, electronics assembly, harness construction, and system inspection. This role offers a blend of theoretical learning and practical application, providing a well-rounded foundation in the essential elements of electronic systems in high-performance motorsport.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek motivated, curious, and passionate individuals who are ready to learn and take on challenges. Ideal candidates will have:
- A strong interest in engineering, technology, or motorsport
- A minimum of GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science (Grade 4/C or above) and A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications)
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Strong teamwork skills and an eagerness to work collaboratively
- An ability to communicate effectively and professionally
What We Offer
- Hands-on training from experienced mentors and engineers
- Opportunities to work on real F1 projects with meaningful impact
- A supportive environment with room to develop your skills
- Competitive apprenticeship salary and benefits
If you’re ready to kickstart your career in motorsport and play an integral role in the success of Williams Racing, we want to hear from you!
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