Job description
At McLaren Racing, we believe only by chasing performance in everything we do can we give ourselves the best chance of success. Performance on track and in the factory. Performance for our people, our business and our partners. It’s about more than winning. It’s about hitting the highest standards, and then raising the bar again.
Purpose of the Role :
This is an exciting opportunity to join McLaren Racing for one‑year as an Operations Intern. You’ll play a key role in supporting a broad range of operational activities, helping to refine processes, enhance tools, and improve ways of working across multiple functions. Working within our wider Operations team, you’ll contribute to maintaining and improving operational procedures, using digital tools and data to help drive efficiency and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
Applications close on Tuesday 14th April 2026
What You’ll Do
1. Support the coordination and delivery of operational improvement initiatives across the wider Operations team.
2. Contribute to streamlining processes and driving consistency across operational functions.
3. Assist in identifying inefficiencies and improving workflow in day‑to‑day operations.
4. Gather information and help investigate operational issues, supporting root‑cause analysis and resolution efforts.
5. Identify potential risks or process gaps and assist in developing proactive solutions.
6. Support simple modelling, testing, or scenario‑based reviews to help anticipate operational challenges.
Job requirements
What You’ll Bring
7. Currently studying towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline and returning to study after the internship.
8. Some experience working in a motorsport or team‑based environment.
9. Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
10. Ability to thrive in a team‑focused environment and contribute positively to shared goals.
11. Confident using Microsoft Office tools.
12. Ability to present data clearly and work to defined timelines.
Personal Attributes
13. Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly self‑motivated.
14. Proactive and confident in using initiative.
15. A supportive, approachable team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good relationships.
16. Determined, results‑focused and driven to deliver high performance.
17. Respectful, adaptable, and aware of time constraints and differing personalities.
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.