Technical Assistant

4 weeks ago

Oxfordshire UK, South East England, United Kingdom Williams Grand Prix Technologies Full time

About the Company

Williams Grand Prix Technologies help solve our customers’ engineering challenges using world-leading capabilities in the areas of platform dynamics, advanced materials, simulation, testing, high performance computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Operating across a wide spectrum of sectors, from aerospace and premium automotive to sport and lifestyle, we deliver a unique and world-class offering that draws on an unrivalled and trusted pedigree, earned at the forefront of motorsport engineering and diversified advanced engineering excellence.


Our team operates from our headquarters in Grove, UK. By combining exceptional talent with unique engineering assets, we tackle our clients’ most complex challenges with the agility and precision that our motorsport heritage demands.


Position Overview

The Technical Assistant will work closely with engineers, project managers and key stakeholders to support technical workflows, project tracking and administration necessary to facilitate the smooth running of the organisation.


The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in engineering and technology and be comfortable undertaking a variety of tasks to support the team. Excellent communication and organisational skills will be essential, along with a drive to work in a fast-paced, high-performance, start-up environment.


Key Responsibilities


Team Support:

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing communications, and coordinating team activities.
  • Support coordination of leadership activities and calendars


Presentation and Reporting:

  • Assist in the preparation of technical presentations, reports, and documentation using Microsoft Office and other software tools.
  • Utilise Power BI to create visual reports and dashboards for internal and client-facing presentations.


File Management:

  • Update and maintain SharePoint sites and files, ensuring information is current, organised, and easily accessible.
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance SharePoint functionality and implement best practices for document management.


Research and Analysis:

  • Conduct research on industry trends, emerging technologies and relevant projects as required by the team.
  • Summarise findings and present recommendations to the team, contributing to project planning and decision-making.


Project Support:

  • Assist in various project tasks as required, including tracking project timelines, supporting coordination efforts, and ensuring deliverables are met.
  • Collaborate with engineers and consultants to support technical workstreams, providing background information and analysis .


Preferred Candidate Profile:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • Prior experience in a support role ideally in an engineering or technical environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organisation; this includes written and verbal communication as well as visualisations.
  • Team player, able to work effectively at all levels of an organisation with the ability to influence others to move toward alignment.
  • Able to work autonomously.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritise competing demands and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to adapt to changes quickly, capable to pivot and focus on competing initiatives, as well as manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Calm under pressure, able to make quick and rational decisions, deliver through ambiguity, while maintaining the project priorities of the team.
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Proficiency in project management software tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to quickly learn new tools and software.
  • A passion for technology and innovation.


Desirable Knowledge & Experience:

  • Design and CAD skills
  • Project management experience
  • PowerBI


Why Join Us?


Williams Grand Prix Technologies is based at the Williams Racing Campus in a multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offer a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.


At Williams Grand Prix Technologies, you will be part of a pioneering team at the forefront of engineering innovation. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across various industries, making a global impact. We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your skills and creativity will be valued and encouraged.


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

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