Aero Car Technician Apprentice

Aero Car Technician Apprentice

Brackley, United Kingdom

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Aero Operations Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.

By taking up an apprenticeship with us you will:

• Join us in September 2026 for a 42 month apprenticeship
• Learn and work in one of the most technically demanding global sports
• Receive dedicated mentoring and training surrounded by experts in their fields to support throughout your studies
• Work in a fast-paced environment that accelerates your skills with real responsibilities in a culture of innovation

Requirements for the role:

• You must have an existing and valid right to work for the duration of the apprenticeship in the UK. Applicants who require a visa to work in the UK should be aware that our apprenticeships are ineligible for sponsorship.
• Availability to complete the level 3 apprenticeship up to a 42-month duration
• Evidence of having been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to taking up the apprenticeship in September this year or candidates who qualify for an exemption as stated here:
  Apprenticeship funding rules -
• At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) with results of 5 and above. Please note that three of the GCSEs must be Maths, Science and English.
• Ability to be onsite five days per week, either at our factory in Brackley or at the apprenticeship learning provider (located in Milton Keynes or Coventry).
• We will check you meet the criteria as part of the application process as this will need to be evidenced before you can start the programme.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aero Car Technician Apprentice to join our team. We are looking for someone who will thrive in the fast-paced environment of our Model Shop, within the Aerodynamics department. The successful candidate will become part of a highly skilled team and will support us through learning to assemble mechanical components, work with a variety of contemporary and traditional materials and gain experience preparing components for our Formula One Aerodynamics programme.

Key Skills To Be Developed:

• To be trained to use hand tools and implement this skill into building Wind Tunnel Models and components for Aerodynamic development
• Develop an ability to read technical drawings, enabling you to build Models and Sub-Assemblies to our high standard
• You will maintain good quality control for component manufacture
• Gain full knowledge of all Model Areas: sub-assembly, preparation and painting, materials and manufacturing processes through mentoring from the Model Shop Shift Leaders
• Develop an ability to execute model changes in the wind tunnel for aerodynamic development tests and liaise with the aerodynamicists to achieve performance targets
• Become familiar with the storage of Model parts and locations of all parts using our software
• Develop skills in fabrication and light machining duties
• Develop ability to use simple layup repair procedures, and Carbon fibre trimming

Essential:

• Computer literate and able to learn new software quickly
• Experience of manual dexterity
• Strong interest in the build and servicing of mechanical assemblies and how they work
• Good problem-solving skills with a solid analytical approach
• An enquiring mind with a real what, why & how attitude
• Good communication skills
• Confident in using hand tools and have a real hand

• Ability to plan and organise workload effectively
• Reliable, proactive and able to use own initiative
• Possesses a strong, positive work ethic with a ‘can do’ approach
• An advocate for working collaboratively within the team to achieve goals
• Demonstrates a strong customer focus through good communication and interpersonal skills
• Dependable, enthusiastic and willing to learn

When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our state of the art factory powered by 100% renewable energy. You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

• Submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF to our Workday portal
• Complete our application form