5-Axis Machinist

Arden White Limited; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class facility

Career development in elite motorsport

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Arden White Limited in Enstone, Oxfordshire, seeks an experienced 5-axis CNC machinist to join our high-performance team powering precision components for race applications. You will operate and program 5-axis machines, interpreting complex drawings and CAD models to produce tight-tolerance parts.

The role is on-site in Enstone, requires shift flexibility Tuesday to Friday 7:00–17:30, and offers a competitive pay and career development within elite motorsport.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 5-axis CNC machinist, ideally in motorsport 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.

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 F1 standards.

Skills

5-axis Machinist

Heidenhain

Reading drawings

Detail-oriented

Shift flexibility

Tools

Heidenhain Control

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.