Vinyl Wrap Technician

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the role

You’ll be responsible for preparing, painting, vinyl wrapping and finishing Formula One components—delivering the highest standard of visual excellence without ever compromising aerodynamic performance.

What you’ll do

• Prepare surfaces to ensure flawless finish and protect aerodynamic performance

• Carry out detailed masking and re-masking to achieve precision finishing

• Apply vinyl wraps and detailing to the highest standards, including critical edge treatments

• Spray paint components in line with design and marketing intent across race and show car programmes

• Finish 3D printed parts, tooling and pattern work

• Drive weight optimisation while maintaining uncompromised quality

• Work safely and in line with all health and safety requirements

What you’ll bring

• Experience in high-end paint processes (masking, priming, colour finishing) within motorsport or similar industries

• Strong knowledge of vinyl application techniques and finishing standards

• Understanding of composite components and their finishing to F1 aerodynamic and brand standards

• Experience in process improvement and continuous development

Personal attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Able to perform in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• Results-driven with a relentless focus on quality

• Strong team player who supports the wider team and objectives

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. 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.