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Composite Fitter - Early/Late Shift
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is the works team of Mercedes-Benz, competing at the pinnacle of motorsport – the FIA Formula One™ World Championship. Formula One is like nothing else in the sporting sphere.
Job Posted- 24 Nov 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 21 Dec 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic Composite Fitter to join the Composite Fitting Shop on our early/late shift.
This is a fixed term contract opportunity to start in January 2026 and ending May 2026. Early shift starts 06:00 finishing at 14:30 and late shift starts 14:00 and finishes 22:30. You will be expected to rotate between these patterns working Monday to Friday.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a core department, in assembling high quality carbon components for our F1 racing car and our customer supply, in the most efficient, cost-effective manner.
You can share our passion and hunger for competition whilst staying true to our values, in addition to enjoying an innovative environment where collaboration and teamwork is key.
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who will share successes whilst embedding into to our ethos of continuous improvements in a world that continues to evolve.
Key Accountabilities (Duties):
- Trimming, fitting and bonding carbon fibre components utilising engineering drawings and build instructions.
- Assembling moulds, jigs and fixtures.
- Ability to deal with technical challenges and solve problems as they arise.
- Responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards on all manufactured composites components to defined standards.
- Proactively contributing to the improvement of quality and efficiency.
- Working to challenging and demanding lead times.
- Being aware of Health and Safety requirements.
- Assisting other areas of the department as required.
- Adhering to surface preparation and bonding procedures.
Candidate Profile:
- Ability to demonstrate significant previous experience of fitting/trimming a broad range of composite materials in Motorsport/F1.
- A methodical and thorough approach to the work with excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, always remaining respectful.
- A self-motivator and ability to motivate others.
- Work as part of a team in an ever-demanding environment.
- Enthusiastic and able to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
- Work well under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- A can-do attitude whilst remaining flexible.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us:
We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.
From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.
How to Apply
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