Menu
Warning This job advert has expired and applications have closed.

Senior Model Maker

Job details
Posting date: 20 February 2025
Salary: £33,000 to £56,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 February 2025
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 8AT
Company: Randstad CPE
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR-1378818_1740060299

Summary

Are you looking for a career within F1? Or looking for a change in scenery? We are currently recruiting for a model maker to be a part of the team who have a big impact on the innovation and continuous improvement of their aerodynamics. The position is paying between £33k - 56k (depending on experience level). Shifts - The successful candidate will work on 3 shifts (first, second, and night shift). Please see the shift schedule below. Additionally, the successful candidate would currently need to cover weekend shifts at the wind tunnel, so are alternating employees to work on weekends as well. Therefore, the candidate should be flexible and willing to work weekends. First Shift - 06:00 to 14:30 Monday to Sunday inclusive
Second Shift - 14:30 to 22:30 Monday to Sunday inclusive Night Shift - 22:00 to 6:30 Monday to Sunday inclusive Responsibilities
  • To attend Wind Tunnel tests, and perform changes in the Wind Tunnel on the model under direction of the Duty Aerodynamicist.
  • To ensure that all tasks are carried out to our exacting standards within tight deadlines.
  • Work with the Model shop, Designers & Aerodynamicists to develop our scale models and working practices to assist in the development of our F1 car.
  • Create and maintain good communication with the whole department to ensure we continue to progress.
  • Maintain and promote the highest standards of quality and workmanship on all components and projects.
  • Execute the day-to-day tasks, providing a flexible approach and dedication to our continued development.

  • To investigate and implement new techniques.

  • Work in a professional manner at all times regardless of the task set and be pro-active in promoting a positive image for the department / team/ sponsors.

  • Provide flexible attendance and attitude to work, both in line with the requirements of the role and any specific requirements of the projects.

Experience
  • Automotive and engineering working experience ideally in F1
  • Familiarity with digital measurement and scanning systems such as Leica or Creaform and the associated software.
  • Familiarity with pressure tap checking and management.
  • Ability to interrogate CAD assemblies.
  • Strong knowledge of model mechanical assemblies.
  • Ability to work to a high standard under tight time restrictions in a dynamic environment.
  • Able to suggest improvements to the construction of the models and process and constantly think of improvements and developments to help us evolve.
  • Able to deal with technical challenges as they arise and know when to ask if unsure.
  • Be proactively aware of Health and Safety requirements.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Possess good communication skills, both written and verbal, combined with the ability to work well with colleagues.
  • Work well under pressure to meet time critical deadlines.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.