Senior Track Systems Technician chez Formulaone

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1?

At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our passionate and dedicated people. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, or communications there is always a talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport.

Formula 1 is working looking for a Senior Track Systems Technician to work on the installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the Standard Communication System providing telemetry, onboard video, and car data to clients.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To work with the team during an event to deploy, commission, and decommission radio frequency installations around Grand Prix circuits enabling a path for radio communication between on-car systems and receivers connected to trackside sites and deliver audio, video and data to appropriate clients. 
• Competent working at heights up to 5m using climbing safety harness.
• Competent installation of fibre optic and electrical cables and electronic and RF equipment.
• Operation of light machinery and tools.
• Electrical and radio frequency wiring and termination.
• Inspection, testing and fault finding of optical, electrical and electronic systems including operation of necessary tools and measurement equipment including Optical Power Meters, Digital Multi Meters and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Operate bespoke software applications to Initiate, log and monitor race and test sessions from the Media and Technology Centre or from the Event Technical Centre.
• Competent analysis and fault finding of system data and results.
• Technical and mechanical maintenance and repair of fibre optic cable, radio frequency equipment, and tools.
• Rig and de-rig duties to include installation, commissioning and decommissioning of antenna at heights whilst conforming to existing control measures.
• Assist with heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Provide guidance, advice, and feedback, acting as a mentor for Technicians.
• Systems installation planning and liaising with other departments.
• Maintain equipment lists and keep manifests updated

About You

• HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent in an engineering field (Electronics. Electrical, RF comms)
• Experience in a manual role, i.e. installation or rigging
• Working in a busy and challenging environment to achieve specific objectives
• Working in an effective team
• Reading, understanding, and working to technical drawings
• Experience in the TV outside broadcast field or similar industries
• Working knowledge of IP addressing, TCP/IP communications

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme  

• Dental Care 

• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season  

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies 

• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill   

• Free healthy snacks in our offices 

• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch 

• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure  

• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team  

• Discount on F1 merchandise 

• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive 

• Perkbox benefit portal and more

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