CNC Programmer/Machinist

McLaren Racing; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer/Machinist to join their dynamic team. This role involves programming and setting multi-axis machines to produce high-quality components vital for race performance. Ideal candidates will possess experience in precision machining, preferable in motorsport or aerospace, and a recognized apprenticeship. Alongside a competitive salary, McLaren offers a vibrant working environment at their state-of-the-art facility near Woking, complete with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car schemes

Life insurance

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experienced craftsperson with a proven track record.
• Previous machining experience in a demanding environment.
• Extensive experience in multi-axis machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Create Programs and machine components using supplied drawings.
• Diligently inspect parts for quality assurance.
• Maintain programmes and tooling records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach

Team player

Energetic and enthusiastic

Respectful

Education

Recognised level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Edgecam

OPENMIND CAM software

Mazatrol

Heidenhain

Fanuc

Job description

Join to apply for the CNC Programmer/Machinist role at McLaren Racing

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the CNC Programmer/Machinist role at McLaren Racing

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology, too.

Purpose of the Role:

You will be part of a large team of skilled machinists working at pace to deliver high-quality CNC programmes and precision engineered metallic components, driving performance on track throughout the season. During the build season you will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating multi-axis machines to produce and inspect complex parts with diligence, playing your part in the demanding task of building a new race car. You will use your skills and experience in programming and on CNC machining centres to manufacture car components, pit equipment and parts for our Heritage cars. McLaren has a formidable history – come and be part of our future success!

Role Dimensions:

Reporting to the Machining Team Leader(s) and or Shift Lead(s), it is your responsibility to deliver high-quality programmes and components on time and in full whilst working to best practice and embracing continuous improvement to meet the overarching strategic vision for the department. The role demands a skilled, diligent, and agile person that works well as part of the team and is target driven.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Create Programmes and machine components with respect to best practice using the supplied drawings and CAD files
• Maintain programmes and tooling records for all components produced
• Support our leadership team and Manufacturing Engineers to maximise the efficient running of all machine tools
• Responsible for diligent inspection of parts to ensure the highest quality
• Maintain a shift handover record with other shift-based employees in the machine shop
• To be aware of health and safety legislation and contribute positively to safety standards in the workshop
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Must be an experienced craftsperson with a proven track record, supported with a recognised level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent
• Previous experience of machining small batch precision components, preferably in a motorsport, aerospace, or similar demanding environment
• Experience of programming using Edgecam or OPENMIND CAM software, preferably with experience of virtual machine or another simulation tool
• Extensive experience of setting and operating multi-axis machine tools driven by any of the following control systems; Mazatrol, Heidenhain or Fanuc
  
  
  

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to adopt a professional and mature attitude to work and other people
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly self-motivated
• Proactive approach to improving the way we work
• Able to remain composed and professional under pressure
• Team player – supports other team members, department strategies and processes as a whole
• Determined – results focused, driven to do the very best possible
• Respectful
  
  
  

What McLaren can offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at McLaren Racing by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Computer Numerical Control Programmer” roles.

Aldershot, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Coleshill, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Aldershot, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Aldershot, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Southall, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 10 months ago

Manual Turner/ Manual Machinist - Carbon60

Hayes, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 11 months ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Redhill, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.