Job summary

Location: Oxfordshire Sector: F1

Key skills required for this role

(UT,PT,MP,ET,RT,CT, & AE) and an NDT Level 2 or 3 PCN or EN4179 accreditation.

Important

(UT,PT,MP,ET,RT,CT, & AE) and an NDT Level 2 or 3 PCN or EN4179 accreditation.

Job description

An elite Formula 1 team is looking for an experienced NDT Team Leader to oversee and drive inspection activities across critical race and support operations. In this high-performance environment, your leadership and technical skills will directly impact performance and reliability at the highest level of motorsport.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the NDT team, ensuring inspections are performed to the highest safety and quality standards

• Identify and apply the correct NDT techniques (UT, PT, MP, ET, RT, CT, AE) for both new and in-service components

• Ensure timely, accurate delivery of inspected parts to race, support, and project teams

• Maintain precise records, uphold departmental inspection standards, and manage sampling rates

• Communicate effectively with engineers on non-conformities or inspection findings

• Ensure all lab equipment is well maintained and fully operational

• Collaborate with operations to ensure seamless scheduling and workflow

• Support the recruitment, development, and training of team members to meet technical and performance expectations

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the department

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About You:

• Strong engineering background with significant hands-on NDT experience in a fast-paced, high-standards environment

• PCN or EN4179 Level 2 or 3 in multiple methods (ideally UT, PT, and MP at minimum)

• Proven experience managing or mentoring a team

• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a calm, focused approach under pressure

• Collaborative, performance-driven mindset, ideally with experience in motorsport or aerospace

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What's On Offer:

• Work within a world-class Formula 1 engineering facility

• Opportunity to lead a team making a direct impact on race car performance

• Competitive salary and benefits, including private medical cover, on-site gym access, subsidised meals, and more

• A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• An inclusive working environment where diversity is celebrated, and personal and professional growth is encouraged