Senior Mechanic Team Leader

5 days ago

Hazel Grove, Stockport, United Kingdom Williams Full time

About Williams

Williams is a leading Formula One team with a rich history of innovation and success. As one of the world's top teams, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in motorsport.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanic Team Chief to join our Academy Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the safe preparation, build, and on-time delivery of our Academy cars and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the preparation, build, and disassembly of Academy cars, ensuring they are finished on time to the required technical specification.

  • Manage resources within the Academy Team to ensure event and factory targets are met.

  • Liaise with Engineering to achieve the correct technical specification and event targets.

  • Liaise with the Heritage, Car Assembly, and Component Assembly departments to meet event targets.

  • Liaise with Part and Inventory Management to ensure usage and shortages are communicated via the trackside spares person.

  • Liaise with the Power Unit supplier and personnel to meet engineering specification and event targets.

  • Liaise with the Gearbox supplier and personnel to meet engineering specification and event targets.

  • Work with the Team Coordinator and Garage Technician Team leader to meet event targets.

  • Proactively report faults and potential reliability issues via Engineering and the company fault systems.

  • Embed and maintain best working practices to improve build quality and ultimately car reliability.

  • Ensure efficient operations between the Academy Team and all Assembly areas, maintaining a positive relationship with all other departments.

  • Maintain high standards of Team presentation and identify ways to continuously improve team and personal performance.

  • Manage the Academy Mechanics.

  • Provide coaching and mentoring, and suitably role model desired attitudes and behaviors within the team, delivering a positive and supportive working environment.

  • Responsible for the behavior, conduct, and wellbeing of the Academy Team on and off the track, ensuring the Company is presented in a professional manner.

  • Work with the Team Manager to ensure skills matrices are up to date and that suitable measures are agreed and taken to close any identified gaps in skills or knowledge.

  • Work with the Team Manager to recognize learning and development opportunities for individual and team development, involving relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of fundamental engineering principles and a relevant degree or equivalent qualification supported by experience in motorsport, aerospace, or a related field.

  • Previous experience as a No 1 Mechanic is desirable.

  • Strong time and risk management skills.

  • Impeccable attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.

  • A team player who is comfortable working with internal and external entities.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with courtesy, tactfulness, and professionalism.

  • Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities and multiple events.

  • Strong problem-solving skills.

  • Flexible and proactive.

What We Offer

Williams offers a competitive holiday package, staff events, a subsidised restaurant on site, and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym and various fitness classes, including outdoors bootcamps, pilates, and yoga, free for all staff and contractors to use. We also offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks.

Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

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