Assistant, Team Apparel

Winning takes on many different forms. It’s not just about being the first to take the chequered flag. It’s about exciting our fans, inspiring our people and delivering for our partners. And it’s about evolving our sport, our industry, our technology.  

Purpose of the Role:  

 As Assistant within Team Apparel, you will play a key role in delivering apparel solutions across multiple McLaren teams and events. 

Role Dimensions:  

Your primary focus will be coordinating apparel for Shareholders, Brand Experience events both internal & external, Mercedes High Performance Powertrains, TPC (Testing Previous Car) Heritage and Base Kit for production floor & office staff. 

This is a highly operational role, requiring exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage large volumes of product across multiple apparel lines. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure all apparel is delivered accurately, on time, and to McLaren’s exacting standards. 

Principal Accountabilities:  

• Coordinate apparel requirements and fulfilment for internal / External teams and departments.

• Manage goods‑in processing, including unloading deliveries and storing large volumes of stock on‑site and off‑site.

• Maintain accurate size records and stock data using Office 365 tools, Cheqroom, ability to use Excel, Smartsheet software proficiently is a distinct advantage.

• Generate, track, and manage purchase orders.

• Act as a central point of contact for daily internal and external clothing requests.

• Support the seamless delivery of event, travel, and base kit apparel collections when required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:  

• Experience of handling high value products.

• Previous experience in a clothing environment an advantage.

• High level of attention to detail.

• Proven communication & organisational skills with the ability to run concurrent workstreams and able to define priorities. 

Personal Attributes:  

• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach.

• Confidence operating under pressure and making sound decisions in fast‑moving environments.

• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

• A collaborative attitude and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and partners.

• Positive team player with good communication skills.

• Flexible approach to workload and priorities.

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. Here at McLaren, we offer hybrid working with 3 days a week based in the MTC.

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.