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.
Job Title: Logistics Operations Industrial Placement Reports To: Inventory Control & Internal Logistics Manager Department: Inventory & Logistics About the Department: The Logistics Operations Department is new department to Williams Racing, but we are proving our value every day. Our team on Logisticians are continuous working on our business processes and practices to ensure we achieve the best possible outcomes for each area of manufacturing and ultimately our Race Team. Role Overview: As a Logistics Operations Industrial Placement, you’ll play a critical role in driving the overall projects within the department, working to make small progress each day which moves us forward. This role offers a rare opportunity to be involved in the world of Formula 1 from an early stage in your career. This role gives you the opportunity to be involved in our most dramatic period of change as we build towards the exciting new season of 2026 and the new regulations. You will see the outcome of our efforts week on week on the track, it's role that promises both professional growth and the thrill of being part of a high-performance team. Your Responsibilities: As a Logistics Operations Industrial Placement at Williams, you will: • To work collaboratively with Procurement colleagues to gain better control of our Vendor Stock usage (Project based) • Attend all team meetings and relevant subject matter team meetings to discuss progress. • Align with all areas of Logistics Team, including Race Team Logistics, to give better tracking of UIILT items throughout the process. • Perform daily tasks as required to support the improvement of each area within Logistics Operations. • Provide support wherever needed in the department during Race Build window. Preferred Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will have: • Proficiency in MRP / ERP software usage, • basic understanding of manufacturing projects, • familiarity with data analysis and Logistics events. • Strong problem-solving ability • Effective communication skills • Attention to detail • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment • A strong background in Logistics, ideally studying for a Logistics and or Supply Chain degree. • Motorsport experience through internships or personal projects (highly desirable) • Proactive problem-solving skills • Excellent communication abilities
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