Heritage Mechanic Brackley, England
Job description
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and rising star George Russell.
The Team has set a new benchmark for Formula One success during the sport’s current Hybrid era, winning consecutive Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Championships in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and the Constructors’ Championship in 2021.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Heritage Mechanic to join our team. Reporting to the No 1 Mechanic. You will be working across multiple functions within our Formula One environment, increasing your experience in building and supporting the department as we expand our heritage collection.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working meticulously in preparing and maintaining all Mercedes F1 cars to the highest standards
- Actively assisting with Heritage, Demo, and Race Team activities.
- Supporting with Heritage car build operations.
- Travelling worldwide to partake in F1 associated events.
- Working alongside our Parts Administrator to compile the extensive archive of F1 components past and present.
- Representing the company and our partners to the highest standards.
What we are looking for:
- An enthusiastic individual eager to learn on the job and develop towards being part of our trackside race team.
- Flexibility in hours and approach is required, along with a ‘can do’ attitude in a physically demanding position
- Good inter-personal skills and an effective communicator with the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Demonstrable experience working both independently and within a highly collaborative team.
- Mechanical experience in a single seater racing or high-level motorsport is desirable
- Must have proven experience and competence using hand tools and measuring equipment.
- Have the ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Proficient knowledge in Microsoft office and I.T would be an advantage
- Attention to detail is a must along with a high drive and desire to succeed in the role
What do we offer:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack.
We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from all and are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals.
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
Ref: REQ-220320
