Fibre Systems Technician

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, more than 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.

Role Overview

As a Fibre Systems Technician, you will be at the heart of the technology that powers Formula 1. Working as part of the Circuit Networks team, you will help deploy, operate and maintain the fibre optic infrastructure that enables the delivery of live broadcast, timing, telemetry and communications systems at events across the globe. Combining technical expertise with a hands-on approach, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of the systems that connect every aspect of a Formula 1 race weekend.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Optically testing, inspecting and commissioning the fibre optic network at F1 events using optical test equipment and end-face cleaning procedures.
• Work within project teams to build systems to the highest standards providing reliable and resilient technical solutions.
• As the fibre optic service provider, you will assist in supporting, configuring and monitoring the system for the broadcast, IT, and communications network.
• Required to ensure the upkeep of equipment list/manifests and liaise with freight department, order new consumables and technical products when requested.
• Firsthand technical support and fault finding for track side systems including Track cameras, FIA marshalling, Telemetry, data acquisition and timing as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration.
• Undertaking race event preparatory work and be able to liaise with F1 departments to ensure Circuit Networks race planning is completed in adequate time.
• Able to provide support to test, service and terminate singlemode fibre using a variety of connectors.
• Confident in general wiring practices and termination of data/power cables when required.
• Keep an interest in new technologies and developments in relation to Track Systems, including contributing to system design and project team involvement.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal qualities

In this role it is essential that you are:

• Self-motivated, with a passion for the job, driven to follow tasks through to the end.
• Ability to create strong relationships with other colleagues.
• Proactive nature and willingness to suggest new ways of working within a changing and growing company environment.
• Completing work to high standard with a keen eye for detail.
• Keen to work within and help towards a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work un-supervised and own small projects.
• Able to communicate clearly and remain calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an effective team.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Can travel frequently to perform an operational role at international circuits for occasionally over two weeks at a time.
• The willingness to work long, unsociable hours both in the UK and overseas.
• Hunger to develop both technical and personal skills.
   

Experience

Prior to the role it would be essential that you have:

• Experience in a practical, hands-on technical role with telecoms, broadcasting or related field.
• A proven experience and understanding of technical wiring diagrams.
• Must have a systematic approach to fault finding.
• Working in an environment requiring high standards in execution, delivery and presentation.

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Confident using fibre test kit such as OTDR, Power meter, optical channel checker.
• Experience with 2D AutoCAD software.
• Experience installing, building, configuring, and troubleshooting technical systems.
• Experience in writing technical reports or technical proposals.
• Experience working in a project environment or being actively involved in delivering technical projects.
• Knowledge of JIRA, project tracking software.

Qualifications

Not essential to be successful in the role but you may also have the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3.
• Diploma of Higher Education.
• Vocational Qualification Level 3 (Engineering related field- Electronics/Telecoms).

Knowledge & skills

Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:

• Ability to think on your feet, an efficient problem-solver.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
• MS Windows literate particularly in Word, and Excel.
• Maintain a clean and presentable work environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Good communication skills; Able to explain information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Capable of performing the rig and de-rig duties as required for a team member.

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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Division:

Technical