Race Team - Garage Technician

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To complete the preparation and on-time build of the Event Garage and all associated equipment for our Race Team . The Garage Technician will work to build and assemble event and race equipment to the required specifications, whilstmaintainingWilliams Presentational Standards, both at events and at the Williams factory.

The Garage Technician will proactively collaborate with different departments toreport faults and ensure solutions are implementedin a timely manner. They will also play a pivotal role in team Pit Stops and driving performance wherever possible as part of this process.

Operational Duties

Attend Williams' UK sites, race and other Formula 1 events asrequired.
Carry out the preparation, loading / unloading, build and disassembly of event equipment both prior to and during events, ensuring the equipment is built to the correct technical and presentational specification.
Carry event operational roles and tasks as directed, tyre/wheel management, refuelling of F1 car etc. during race/test events.
Install, test, andmaintaingarage systems, including electrical systems and equipment, across our event garage and pit lane setups.
Ensure all wiring and systems meet the highest safety and technical standards
Diagnose and repair electrical faults under time-critical conditions, both trackside and at HQ in Grove.
Help toidentifyways to improve Team operational performance.
Work with the Race Logistics Manager, Event Logistics Manager and Chief Garage Technician to meet event targets and standards.
To take part in race pit stops and associated training programs.
Proactively support other to complete their assigned tasks.

Core Competencies

The Garage Technician will consistentlydemonstratethe following behaviours and competencies:

An enthusiastic self-starter, with an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Self-sufficient, able to independently take responsibility for completing tasks and objectives
Experience in loading and securing valuable freight by land,seaand air
Previousmotor sport experience as a Garage Technician is essential, ideally experience with either Tyres, Fuel or Electrical installation.
A team player who is comfortable working with internal and external entities.
Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours during events and peak times
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments.
Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, Outlook, Excel & Word
Impeccable attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.

Key Accountabilities

Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:

Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.
Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.
Maintain personalhigh standardsof behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.
Ensure you adhere to brand rules andmaintainhigh standardsof department presentation.
Work to quality standards andidentifyand contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.
Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder willbe requiredto carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.

Company Description

For almost 50 years, Williams F1 Team has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.

Qualifications

Core Competencies

The Garage Technician will consistentlydemonstratethe following behaviours and competencies:

Possessing a nationally recognisedelectricalqualification.
Previousmotor sport experience as a garageispreferred
An enthusiastic self-starter, with an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Self-sufficient, able to independently take responsibility for completing tasks and objectives
Experience in loading and securing valuable freight by land,seaand air
A team player who is comfortable working with internal and external entities.
Able to adopt a flexible approach to working hours during events and peak times
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments.
Knowledge of Microsoft office suite, Outlook, Excel & Word
Impeccable attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.