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Lead Race Operations Technician

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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 covers a huge range of disciplines across a wide array of industry sectors, drawing the very best from our teams of technicians, engineers and media rights specialists and encouraging the creativity of experts in the fields of digital and traditional media, marketing and communications. We are recruiting for a Lead Race Operations Technician to supervise the safe movement and deployment of company equipment in line with the Company policies and procedures.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: Supervise rigging team on a day to day basis Liaise with Manager on a regular basis to keep them informed of matters arising from day to day activities Write regular reports on section activities Ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted by drivers in line with Company policies and procedures Supervise packing and weighing of containers both at Biggin Hill and the Circuit Rig and de-rig of the Technical / Broadcast Centre and ancillary equipment as required e.g.

• deployment of nodes, cables, camera platforms, gazebo’s etc.

Loading and strapping of vehicles Transportation of components safely to and from events whilst complying with health and safety, legal and tachograph requirements at all times Ongoing maintenance of the Technical / Broadcast Centre during race week including painting of floor, cleaning and polishing of panels etc Ongoing maintenance of vehicles during race week e.g.washing and polishing trucks Where required assist other departments with tasks such as tracking, cam driving, camera work, pit lane spotting etc. Act as security officer during event week, which includes refuelling equipment when undertaking night security duties Operate shuttle bus when required When required act as banksman, where qualified to do so Operate lifting equipment as required and only when qualified to do so Biggin Hill based tasks as advised including Winter refurbishment of equipment, driving jobs etc.

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 Division: Technical Here's how we roll Formula 1® delivers the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle with innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability at the heart of its future growth and value.

As the global rights holders of this incredible sport our team delivers the 24-race calendar direct to our passionate fans around the globe. Everything you see on screen or at an event comes via our people at F1. Whether its engineering, broadcast, legal, logistics, security, event management, commercial, media rights, marketing, and communications there is always a driven and talented team working to maximise the potential of the sport. We are focused on delivering the best for our fans and partners while also ensuring we do the right thing as a business and use the power of Formula 1 to make a positive contribution to the places we visit and to our own community. That is why sustainability and accessibility are part of every decision F1 makes. Our commitment to being Net Zero by 2030 is already reducing our emissions both on and off the track, and our focus on diversity and inclusion ensures everyone is welcome. This is Formula 1!

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Salary: $115,000 - $145,000

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