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Laser Etcher (5-Month Fixed Term Contract - Weekend 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- 20 Aug 2026
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
Location- England
Closing date- 2 Sep 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a world-leading engineering environment, ensuring the accurate identification and traceability of components that support critical manufacturing and car build activities. Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will contribute directly to maintaining the exceptional standards of quality and excellence that underpin our success.
This role operates on the weekend shift across 3 days, with participation in a planned weekend overtime rota to support key car build activities during peak build periods.
Key Responsibilities
As a Laser Etcher, your responsibilities will include:
- Producing high-quality laser-etched markings on a wide range of precision-engineered components.
- Ensuring all markings comply with engineering, quality and traceability requirements.
- Verifying component information, serialisation data and work instructions prior to processing.
- Interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation to accurately complete marking activities.
- Conducting thorough visual inspections to ensure markings meet required standards for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation to support full component traceability.
- Collaborating closely with Inspection and other stakeholders to ensure effective support of build priorities and operational requirements.
- Identifying and escalating non-conformance issues where appropriate.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing quality, efficiency and process robustness.
- Adhering to all Health & Safety, quality and operational procedures within a high-performance manufacturing environment.
About You
The successful candidate will be highly organised, quality-focused and able to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
You will ideally have:
- Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or quality-focused environment.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Confidence using computer systems and production-related software.
- Experience using Pico software systems.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience using SAP would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
About Us:
At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.
It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.
Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.
We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.
Give all. Gain more.
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, 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.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning and developing.
How to Apply
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