Composites - Apprentice

Composites is where we bring the car to life and shape the future of our performance. Our technicians work with advanced carbon fibre to build and assemble key components – from the chassis to wings and impact structures. Every piece is crafted to exact specs for strength, safety, and speed. With ~85% of an F1 car being made from carbon fibre, Composites is fundamental to delivering lightweight precision and race‑ready reliability – turning innovation into performance.

The Composites Apprentice role is a structured rotational program designed to launch your career in advanced motor sport manufacturing. You will develop expert‑level technical skills across our bespoke training facility and world‑class composites department, contributing directly to the production of high‑performance F1 components.

You will gain hands‑on experience in the entire composite lifecycle, including laminating, mould manufacturing, trimming, bonding, and assembly. Crucially, you will attend the Engineering Trust one day per week for 36 months to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. This role provides a unique opportunity to build a successful career, supported by experienced mentors, within the high‑speed environment of motor sport engineering.

• You are expected to be eager to learn, quickly adapting to industry standards and best practices. You should proactively use continuous structured support, including regular performance evaluations with the Training Officer, to improve your professional and personal development.
• You possess a keen attention to detail and a strong bias towards practical working, ensuring the highest quality in all F1 components you manufacture.
• You encourage positive relationships and a spirit of teamwork across departments, communicating calmly and constructively, and are professional and polite to all colleagues and visitors.

• You will apply your growing technical skills to manufacture current F1 car components, progressing from core processes in Year 1 to manufacturing Class ‘A’ components independently in Year 4.
• You will become competent across essential disciplines, including laminating, mould manufacturing, core fitting, trimming, surface preparation, bonding, and ply‑book manufacture.
• You will maintain the high standard of the department’s presentation and are responsible for complying with all health and safety obligations, including the correct wearing of PPE and promptly reporting any incidents or hazards.

• You must be 18 years of age at the commencement of the apprenticeship.
• You have good communication, organisational skills, and a keen interest in engineering.
• You must show examples of effective team working, be creative, and thrive in an environment where practical skills are paramount.
• You will graduate with a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Automotive Engineering Pathway QAUH:
  Motorsport Composite Manufacture.

History doesn’t repeat itself. It’s rebuilt – one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing.

For nearly 50 years, Williams Racing has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we’re now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again.

Join a high‑performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast‑paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motor sport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values – innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability – to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.

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