Senior 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.

As a Senior 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 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 strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach, you'll take greater ownership of fault finding, technical delivery and small projects, helping to ensure the reliability and performance of the systems that connect every aspect of a Formula 1 race weekend.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Test, inspect and commission the fibre optic network at F1 events using optical test equipment and end-face cleaning procedures.
• Work within project teams to build and deliver systems to the highest standards, providing reliable and resilient technical solutions.
• Support, configure and monitor fibre optic systems supporting the broadcast, IT and communications networks.
• Maintain equipment lists and manifests, liaising with the Freight team and arranging consumables and technical products when required.
• Provide hands-on technical support and fault finding for trackside systems, including track cameras, FIA marshalling, telemetry, data acquisition and timing, as well as paddock systems and F1 team integration.
• Undertake race event preparation and liaise with F1 departments to ensure Circuit Networks race planning is completed within required timeframes.
• Independently test, service, fault-find and terminate fibre using a variety of connectors and appropriate fibre test equipment.
• Undertake general wiring and termination of data and power cables when required.
• Take ownership of assigned technical activities and small projects, identifying issues, implementing solutions and ensuring work is delivered to the required standard.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of technical systems, working practices and processes.
• Keep up to date with new technologies and developments relating to Track Systems, contributing to system design and technical projects where required.
• Share technical knowledge and provide support and guidance to other members of the team where appropriate.

What Are We Looking For?

Personal qualities

In this role it is essential that you are:

• Self-motivated, with a passion for the job and the drive to see tasks through to completion.
• Proactive, with the confidence to identify improvements and suggest new ways of working.
• Able to build strong working relationships and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership of technical activities and delivering small projects.
• Able to make considered decisions and solve problems effectively in high-pressure, time-critical environments.
• Committed to completing work to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A clear and confident communicator with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Keen to continue developing both technical and personal skills while sharing knowledge with others.
• Able to travel frequently to international circuits, occasionally for periods of more than two weeks.
• Willing to work long and unsociable hours both in the UK and overseas when required by the operational calendar.

Experience

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

• Demonstrable experience in a practical, hands-on technical role involving fibre optics, telecommunications, broadcasting or a closely related field, with strong practical fibre optic experience.
• 3 years experience of independently testing, diagnosing and fault-finding fibre optic and associated technical systems.
• Proven experience and understanding of technical wiring diagrams.
• A systematic and methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Experience installing, building, configuring and troubleshooting technical systems.
• Experience taking ownership of technical tasks or small projects through to completion.
• Experience working in an operational environment requiring consistently high standards of execution, delivery and presentation.
• Experience working effectively as part of a technical team in a fast-paced or time-critical environment.

Some desirable experience that you may bring to the role:

• Confident use of fibre test equipment such as OTDRs, power meters and optical channel checkers.
• Experience of fibre termination, installation and fusion splicing.
• Previous experience within a technical broadcasting environment.
• Experience using 2D AutoCAD software.
• Experience producing technical reports or technical proposals.
• Experience working within technical project environments and contributing to the delivery of projects.
• Knowledge of JIRA or similar project and issue-tracking software.

Qualifications

Not essential to be successful in the role, but you may also have one of the following or an equivalent technical qualification:

• NVQ or equivalent qualification in an engineering, electronics or telecommunications discipline.
• HNC/HND or equivalent relevant engineering qualification.
• Diploma of Higher Education in a relevant technical discipline.
• Other relevant vocational qualification in Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

Prior to the role it is essential that you demonstrate:

• Strong practical knowledge of fibre optic technologies, testing methods, installation and fault-finding techniques.
• The ability to analyse technical faults, think on your feet and implement effective solutions.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of technical issues through to resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a time-critical environment.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative technical team and support other team members when required.
• The ability to maintain high standards of workmanship and a safe, organised and presentable working environment.
• The capability to perform rig and de-rig duties as required at race events.

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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