Senior Mechanical Technician

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1? At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Technician to join our Mechanical Engineering and Design team. Our Senior Mechanical Technician will travel to races on the F1 calendar, and when not travelling, will be based at our Biggin Hill Media & Technology Centre. Reporting into our Mechanical Operations Manager, the Senior Mechanical Technician will be responsible for supporting the maintenance of all mechanical aspects of F1 equipment in the UK and abroad. This role requires extensive experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, support, modify, assemble, maintain, and repair all mechanical aspects of Formula 1 (FOM) equipment (in the UK and abroad), including rapid fault finding, evaluation and diagnosing of problems that occur in an accurate and timely manner (mechanical fitter).
• Understand and produce high quality products from mechanical drawings provided.
• Travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician when required; assist co-ordinate rigging and de-rigging mechanical equipment and structures as required. This will consist of heavy race support travel and is a core travelling role.
• Maintain and keep in good order department tools including power tools also maintain Mechanical Engineering stores and prepare components to be sent to an event.
• Support and feedback into the drawing office when required and assist in development of prototypes.
• Basic air-con, fault detection and repair, create and maintain service schedules, determine spares requirements and co-ordinate repair and service work.

What Are We Looking For - Person Specification:

Knowledge & Skills:

Essential:

• Ability to read and understand mechanical layout and engineering drawings.
• Ability to diagnose and rectify mechanical faults and willingness to undertake repair work.
• Ability to weld using MIG, TIG, arc and Gas welding and cutting equipment.
• Basic Air-conditioning fault diagnosing and servicing ability.
• Aware of machine shop and fabrication techniques.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Familiar with a comprehensive range of materials, manufacturing processes, adhesives, and mechanical fixings.
• Must have the ability to compile technical reports with associated drawings as required, pertaining to mechanical systems or operations.
• Carrying out unplanned maintenance as required.
• Thorough and reliable worker showing attention to detail and a focus on achieving objectives in the most safe and efficient manner.

Desirable:

• AutoCAD (2D).
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Able to feedback to the drawing office with design modification and change requests.
• Demonstrate good teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a close, multi-discipline environment.
• Maintain positive and tactful relationships with others.
• Share knowledge freely with others to ensure best practices.
• Proactive approach to H&S initiatives.
• Assisting with the co-ordination of spare part requirements and optimising of spares stock levels.

Qualifications:

You will need to have current UK driving license in this role.

Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:

• Apprenticeship or recognized qualification (NVQ 3, BTEC level 3 or degree in a mechanical engineering environment).
• Qualified to operate Forklift and Merlot, Cherry Picker and Scissor Lift.

Experience:

Prior to the role it would be essential that you:

• Extensive experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment.
• Thorough and reliable individual showing attention to detail and a focus on achieving objectives in most safe and efficient manner.
• Professional manner of working.

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme & Dental Care.
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies.
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill.
• Free healthy snacks in our offices & subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch.
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure.
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team.
• Discount on F1 merchandise.
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive.
• Perkbox benefit portal and more.