At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.
Purpose of the role
You’ll be responsible for preparing, painting, vinyl wrapping and finishing Formula One components—delivering the highest standard of visual excellence without ever compromising aerodynamic performance.
What you’ll do
Prepare surfaces to ensure flawless finish and protect aerodynamic performance
Carry out detailed masking and re-masking to achieve precision finishing
Apply vinyl wraps and detailing to the highest standards, including critical edge treatments
Spray paint components in line with design and marketing intent across race and show car programmes
Finish 3D printed parts, tooling and pattern work
Drive weight optimisation while maintaining uncompromised quality
Work safely and in line with all health and safety requirements
What you’ll bring
Experience in high-end paint processes (masking, priming, colour finishing) within motorsport or similar industries
Strong knowledge of vinyl application techniques and finishing standards
Understanding of composite components and their finishing to F1 aerodynamic and brand standards
Experience in process improvement and continuous development
Personal attributes
Exceptional attention to detail
Able to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Results-driven with a relentless focus on quality
Strong team player who supports the wider team and objectives
What can McLaren offer ?
We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.
We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30-minute train ride.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.
McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 21 Formula 1 world championships, 189 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.
McLaren Racing competes across six racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward, Alexander Rossi and Nolan Siegel, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team drivers Sam Bird and Taylor Barnard, the Extreme E Championship with NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team drivers Cristina Gutiérrez and Mattias Ekström, and F1 Academy with ART Grand Prix and Driver Development programme member Bianca Bustamante. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow, having won the 2022 Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships.
McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.
