Model Maker

The company:

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.

The position:

We are currently recruiting for a capable and proficient Model Maker to join our Aerodynamics Department.

The successful candidates will ideally have previous experience of model-making in a high level motorsport environment, have a good attention to detail, work calmly and accurately under pressure, work positively and enthusiastically in a small team and have a flexible attitude to helping fulfil the requirements of the department.

The role will primarily be focussed on working with our model shop and wind tunnel areas and will include fitting detailed components, preparing / organising session projects and carrying out several levels of model inspection.

As a Model Maker you will:

• Ensure wind tunnel projects are manufactured to a high standard and to tight deadlines

• Building large complex mechanical assemblies for the wind tunnel model

• Deal with technical challenges as they arise and know when to ask if unsure

• Manage workload and meet targets set

• Work with the design team to improve the efficiency and quality of the wind tunnel model as it develops

• Maintaining consistent high standards

• Diagnose and solve problems as they arise

• Assisting within other areas of the department as required

• Being proactively aware of Health and Safety requirements

Our ideal Model Maker will have:

• Experience working in a similar position within Formula 1.

• Up to date experience of wind tunnel model part preparation

• Up to date experience of wind tunnel models and testing

• Good mechanical understanding of current wind tunnel models

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• A methodical and thorough approach to your work

• Able to work with minimal supervision

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, combined with the ability to work well with colleagues

• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and a dependable team player

• Possess good IT skills

• Have a positive attitude and be willing to help throughout the department

• Work well under pressure to meet time critical deadlines

• A willingness to work extra hours as required

Application Closing Date: All applications must be received by 3rd March 2024.

What can Williams offer?

The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers 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.

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