Metrology - Apprentice at Williams Racing

Grove, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Metrology, Precision Engineering, Inspection, Communication, Organisational Skills, Proactive Mindset, Safety Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, Laser Scanning, CNC Measurement, Non-Destructive Testing, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Engineering Interest

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Company Description 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 F1 Team. Atlassian Williams F1 Team – Shape our team's next chapter: For nearly 50 years, Williams F1 Team 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. Our People Promise: 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 motorsport, 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. Early Careers: Join the Atlassian Williams F1 Team Apprenticeship Programme and spend 3.5 years learning by doing. Designed as a rotational programme, you will gain invaluable, broad experience as you move through key areas of the business. Train in our factory with dedicated training officers, while top providers deliver the theory to match. You’ll join a supportive cohort, work through modules together, and learn from experts inside a world-class motorsport team. Complete your apprenticeship with the skills and qualifications to launch and shape your career. Job Description Metrology Apprentice Metrology is the backbone of precision engineering at Williams, and the space to find your place in true accuracy. Working with cutting-edge tools - from micrometers to laser scanners and CNC measuring machines - the team verifies every component to micrometer precision. Spanning composites, metallic inspection, and non-destructive testing, Metrology ensures every washer, wing, and structure is built to perfection, driving reliability and speed at the pinnacle of motorsport. This Metrology Apprenticeship is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of every manufacturing process and the skills required to inspect the resulting parts. You will have the opportunity to work at the pinnacle of Motorsport for one of the most iconic teams in Formula 1 and gain hands-on proficiency with a variety of tools, ranging from hand tools like micrometres and callipers, to advanced laser scanning of CAD surfaces, and programming CNC Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs). The program includes rotations within our Composites & Metallic Inspection and NDT (Non-Destructive Test) departments. Shape the Future Demonstrate an eagerness to learn, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to rotate between departments to broaden your expertise. You are expected to be able to communicate effectively, have a positive attitude to work, and a mature outlook. Possess the ability to stay calm and organised in dynamic, high-performance environments, always ensuring safety and compliance. You will actively identify ways to continuously improve department and personal performance, striving to build strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments. Make Real Impact You will be involved in inspecting current F1 components, adhering to work orders and timing plans, gaining knowledge in the inspection of both Metallic and Carbon fibre components. You will become competent in disciplines including Laser Scanning with the Hexagon Absolute Arm, Manual and CNC measurement on our state-of-the-art Wenzel CMMs, and using the Metrios Optical measurement machine. You will ensure the department presentation is to the standard of a world-class facility, while strictly complying with health and safety obligations and promptly reporting any defects, risks, or potential hazards. Find Your Place You have good communication, organisational skills, and a keen interest in engineering. You must have GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English, and a STEM subject, and be eligible for a relevant engineering apprenticeship programme. Candidates with A-Levels or a BTEC in engineering/motorsport, or relevant hobby/project experience (e.g., karting, automotive repair, model engineering) are encouraged to apply. You will graduate with a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Automotive Engineering Pathway QAUH: Motorsport Composite Manufacture. Additional Information Life at Williams Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, special car schemes, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus. Additional Information Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments. This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Responsibilities

As a Metrology Apprentice, you will inspect F1 components and ensure they meet precision standards using advanced tools. You will rotate through various departments to gain comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes.