CNC Machinist/Programmer

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team as a CNC Machinist/Programmer on the weekend shift, where your expertise in 5 Axis CNC machining will drive the production of precision Carbon Components and car parts. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-performance environment dedicated to excellence and innovation. You'll be part of a passionate team that values your contributions and encourages personal and professional growth. With a commitment to sustainability and employee well-being, this role not only supports your career ambitions but also fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. If you thrive under pressure and are eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

On-site parking with EV chargers

Generous bonus scheme

Mercedes car lease scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in tool making/machining.
• Proven competence with 5 Axis CNC machines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Machining patterns and composite components to tight tolerances using CNC machines.
• Producing high-quality machined components to a rigid time schedule.

Skills

5 Axis CNC machining

PC skills

Good communication skills

Health and Safety awareness

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in tool making/machining

Tools

Siemens 840SL controllers

Autodesk CAD/CAM software

Job description

CNC Machinist/Programmer (Weekend Shift - Friday to Sunday)

Brackley, UK

At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.

Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.

Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.

About the Role

A new vacancy has arisen for a CNC Machinist/Programmer to join the weekend shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). The successful candidate will be responsible for machining both patterns and composite components to tight tolerances using 5 axis CNC machines.

Key Accountabilities/Duties include:

• Producing precision Carbon Components, patterns and moulds.
• Producing the highest quality machined components to a rigid time schedule.
• Ensuring that appropriate process and procedures are adhered to in order to maintain high quality.
• Setting and operating CNC machinery from provided setup sheets and programs to produce car components, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Proactively contributing to develop processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Working to challenging and demanding deadlines.
• Being proactively aware of Health and Safety requirements.
• Assisting other areas of the department as required.

Candidate Profile:

• The successful candidate will have a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in tool making/machining.
• A proven competence with 5 Axis CNC machines is essential and good PC skills are required.
• Knowledge of Siemens 840SL controllers and Autodesk CAD/CAM software would also be beneficial.
• Be a self-motivated, enthusiastic and a dependable team player.
• Have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and be willing to help and support the team.
• Work well under pressure to meet time critical deadlines.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits:

Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.

We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.

Why us:

At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.

Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.

Your Application:

We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.