5-Axis Machinist

Arden White; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class facility

Race-winning performance opportunity

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development

Job summary

Arden White in Enstone, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced 5-axis CNC machinist to support our high-performance F1 program. You will operate and program 5-axis machines using Heidenhain controls, interpret complex drawings, and produce precision parts to tight tolerances.

The role is on-site, with a weekday shift from Tuesday to Friday, 7:00 to 17:30, in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment. You will collaborate with design and quality teams to maintain race-ready components.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 5-axis CNC machinist in high-precision engineering.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and interpret CAD models.
• Experience with in-process inspection and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program 5-axis CNC machines using Heidenhain controls.
• Machine complex components to tight tolerances.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models to produce precision parts.
• Perform in-process inspections and ensure components meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to resolve machining challenges.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with standards.

Skills

5-axis CNC machining

Heidenhain controls

Reading drawings

In-process inspection

Shift flexibility

Tools

Heidenhain software

HyperMill

Mastercam

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced 5- axis CNC machinist to join a high-performance F1 team

This role is ideal for skilled 5-axis Machinistto join our team and help craft the components that power the F1 race cars to victory.

You will be working on cutting-edge components in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment.

This role is for a weekday shift, running from Tuesday to Friday 7.00 - 17.30

This role will be 100% based on site in Enstone,Oxfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and program 5-axis CNC machines using Heidenhain controls
• Machine complexcomponents to tight tolerances
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models to produce precision parts
• Perform in-process inspections and ensure components meet quality standards
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to resolve machining challenges
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with F1 standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a 5-axis CNC machinist, ideally in motorsport, aerospace, or high-precision engineering
• Strong proficiency with Heidenhain software and control
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Flexibility to work shifts and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Formula One or motorsport environment
• Familiarity with CAM software (e.g., HyperMill, Mastercam)
• Understanding of composite layup and tooling processes

Benefits

• Work in aworld-class facilitywith cutting-edge tools and technology
• Opportunity to contribute to race-winning performance
Competitive pay and benefits package
• Career development within elite motorsport

This role does not offer sponsorship. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.