As an apprentice Machinist within Williams Racing, you will be taught traditional trade skills and techniques as well as up to date manufacturing machine processes. You will be exposed to both Production and Prototype Manufacturing environments where you will learn how to manufacture various parts for the full size F1 car, 60 % scale model as well as associated jigs and fixtures for our Composite Manufacturing Department. You will gain a knowledge of how to work with a variety of ferrous and nonferrous materials as well as different polymers and composite materials.
You’ll learn a wide range of machining principles and techniques whilst been set projects and phase tests in line with your NVQ requirements which will be assessed at regular intervals. You will be exposed to the manufacturing environment where you will gain hands on experience in the manufacturing F1 car components alongside continuing with your studies.
Gain knowledge in the following:
- Manual Milling
- Manual Centre Lathe Turning
- Surface Grinding
- CNC Milling and Turning
- CAD Design /Drafting
- Offline CAM programming
- Interpret Engineering Drawings
- Manual inspection
- HSE, COSHH and Risk assessments along with other relevant in-house training.
Company Description
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 apprenticeships are for the brightest and the best, looking to launch their careers in a dynamic environment, working on some of the most exciting challenges in Formula 1. You'll be an essential part of the Williams Racing team, supporting our mission to push the boundaries of performance.
Qualifications
We seek a confident, enthusiastic individual with a flexible attitude to work, as well as being a good team player with self-discipline for deadlines. A passion for engineering together with a willingness to learn is essential. 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
Additional Information
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
This job description is not exhaustive or exclusive to Formula 1, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.
Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
