CNC Grinding Machinist

Red Bull Powertrains; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains is seeking a CNC Grinding Machinist for its new manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes. This role involves critical manufacturing tasks ensuring quality and efficiency in a high-pressure environment, with numerous benefits including a bonus scheme and health care. Join a dynamic team contributing to championship-winning Formula One cars.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Workplace nursery scheme

Company-contributed pension scheme

On-site gym & fitness classes

Free daily food allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC Grinding machines.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.
• High attention to detail and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture powertrain components to the highest quality.
• Operate machine tools safely and productively.
• Commit to meet production targets without compromising quality.

Skills

Operating CNC Grinding machines

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

High-pressure environment skills

Tools

Studer, Junker, Kapp & Kopp machines

Fanuc 31 and Siemens NC Code

Windows Operating System

Job description

For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why we love what we do.

Job Description

With the extensive development and completion of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Red Bull Powertrains is on the hunt an experienced CNC Grinding Machinist to join the team on a permanent contract. This position will initially be working Mon – Fri on day shift, moving to Mon – Fri early & late shift following training. This is your chance to be at the heart of the action, contributing to the next chapter of our Formula One journey.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manufacture critical powertrain components to the highest quality, adhering to engineering drawings and models using CNC machine tools efficiently.
• Ensuring that the products prioritised by the business are delivered on time in a push and pull environment and report any delays to the production controller.

• Operating machine tools safely and productively, following company health and safety policies.
• Making sure all shop floor documentation is signed off on the company MRP system and that all products and paperwork always correspond.
• Commitment to meet aggressive production targets without ever compromising quality.
• Provide clear and accurate updates to Head of Cell as required, escalating any issues.
• Understanding the Needs of the department to continually improve its operational functionality and efficiency, and to operate within our Continuous Improvement Environment.

What we need:

We are looking for individuals with expertise in operating Studer, Junker, Kapp & Kopp Grinding machines and running the latest Windows Operating System. The ability to read and operate Fanuc 31 and Siemens NC Code and Controls. Able to interpret complex engineering drawings. We seek highly self-motivated individuals who can thrive in a high-pressure environment and who are confident communicators with an uncompromising attention to detail.

Not only is this a fantasticCNC Grinding Machinist role, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here atRed Bull Powertrains. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning grand prix cars.

Tue, 1 Jul 2025