Robert Latham
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Hard working and skilled race mechanic that has worked in a multitude of race categories consistently pushing myself and my skill set while working my way up over the years to Formula 1 and subsequently becoming a number one mechanic at the pinnacle of motorsports. Im now looking for the next challenge and to also bring my skills and experience to bring to the business and help progress together.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Number 1 Mechanic
Alpine F1 Team
Enstone, Oxfordshire
02.2024 - Current
- Work to a high level with a huge focus on the details to produce the highest standards.
- Lead a team of 3 mechanics to ensure everything is completed to the correct specification and to a high standard of finish, while also co-ordinating with other sub-departments within the race team to make sure the car is completed efficiently and correctly.
- Working in a very high pressure environment with very tight time constraints.
- Completing vehicle set up work ensuring the car is in the desired set up condition.
- Following Procedures and technical directives to sign off all major components.
- Working with technical drawings to build new components and upgrades.
- Working around issues and prioritising work based on Importance/Availability of components to meet deadlines.
- Work closely with Engineering departments to work on future projects and provide practical knowledge to help improve ideas and push the end products quality.
- Use Leica scanning products to complete component scans and legality work to ensure the car is both legal and all components are where they are expected to be in design.
Number 2 Mechanic
Alpine F1 Team
Enstone, Oxfordshire
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Focusing on one area of the car to produce the highest standard possible, while also keeping a close eye on the bigger picture to make sure all the work cant be completed efficiently.
- Manage multiple different components in different stages of build to make sure all are ready when needed
- Working with other departments to ensure there are no part shortages or missing components ahead of time.
- Discussing ideas and solutions to problems that have been encountered to come up with the best options moving forward.
Race Mechanic
Carlin Motorsports
Farnham, Surrey
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Worked through a variety of both British, European and world championships including, British F4, British F3 European F3, FIA F3, GP2, Indy Lights and Asian/European Le mans.
- Being an integral part of the team design, produce and run the first modified single seater for double amputee Billy Monger in both British F3 and then FIA F3 overcoming all the physical and technical limitations as well as getting both cars approved by the FIA to race in there respective championships.
Education
BTEC Level 3 - Subsidiary diploma in vehicle technology (Motorsports)
National College for Motorsports
Silverstone, NorthamptonshireBTEC Level 2 - Diploma in vehicle technology (Motorsports)
National college for Motorsports
Silverstone, NorthamptonshireNVQ Level 2 - Diploma in performing engineering operations
National college for motorsports
Silverstone, NorthamptonshireGCSEs -
Campion School
NorthamptonSkills
- Verbal communication
- Ability to work in highly pressurised environments
- Detail Orientation and Precision
- Time Management and Scheduling
- Collaborative Team Management
- Effective problem solving
- Hard working
Affiliations
- Crossfit (currently completing my level 1 coaching qualification)
- Cycling (both mountain and road)
- Skiing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Number 1 Mechanic
Alpine F1 Team
02.2024 - Current
Number 2 Mechanic
Alpine F1 Team
03.2022 - 03.2024
Race Mechanic
Carlin Motorsports
03.2015 - 03.2020
BTEC Level 3 - Subsidiary diploma in vehicle technology (Motorsports)
National College for Motorsports
BTEC Level 2 - Diploma in vehicle technology (Motorsports)
National college for Motorsports
NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in performing engineering operations
National college for motorsports
GCSEs -
Campion School
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