Vinyl Wrap Technician

Purpose of the role: to undertake the preparation, painting, vinyl wrapping and finishing of component parts, delivering the highest standard of visual excellence without compromising aerodynamic performance.

Principal accountabilities

• Surface preparation to ensure that aesthetic appearance and aerodynamic performance isn’t compromised.
• Detailed masking and re-masking to support final finishing and brand appearance.
• Paint spraying in accordance with design and marketing intent, for both current race cars and heritage/show car programmes.
• Vinyl wrapping and detailing to an extremely high standard, including edge treatments for aero care.
• Preparation and finishing of 3D printed parts and tooling/pattern work.
• Process weight reduction and management with no compromise to the quality of finish and output.
• Awareness of and adherence to health and safety legislation as it applies in the workplace.

What you’ll bring

• Experience of traditional paint technology processes and applications such as filling, masking, priming and colour finishing.
• Knowledge of application techniques and quality standards related to vinyl application and component detailing.
• Knowledge of composite components and the assembly and finishing of them to F1 standards of aero care and brand image.
• Knowledge of process development and continuous improvement methodologies.

About McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking, Surrey. The team offers hybrid working, with three days a week based at the MTC, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.