Composite Kit Cutter Nightshift

Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team as a Composite Kit Cutter. This exciting night shift role involves cutting kits for the laminating team and supporting composite manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and have experience in kit cutting or related fields. Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and a vibrant working environment focused on innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

On-site gym and exercise studio

Subsidised restaurant

25 days holiday

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in kit cutting, demoulding or autoclave operation.
• Experience using automated kit cutting machines is beneficial.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Cut kits for the laminating team using an automated cutting machine.
• Support autoclave operations and prepare mould assemblies.
• Manage material logging and transfers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Communication skills

PC literacy (Microsoft Office, ERP)

Team player

Job description

Composite Kit Cutter Nightshift

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.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Composite Manufacturing Department at Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Composite Kit Cutter to join the team on night shift. Working in the Materials Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for supplying kits of composite pre-preg to the Laminating Team and for supporting the autoclave operation including demoulding parts and preparing laminating moulds.

The nightshift operates Monday to Thursday starting at 20:00 (8pm) and finishing at 06:30.

Key accountabilities (duties):

• Working from the manufacturing schedule, cut kits for the laminating team using an automated cutting machine

• Ensure material out-life is logged and managed to optimise material usage

• The ability to read technical drawings/ layup manuals

• Digitising templates, kit building, and nesting as required

• Transfer of material from freezer to kit cutting area

• Ensuring a high level of housekeeping in the area to enable supply of fault free kits

• Working in accordance with the department Health and Safety requirements

• Fulfil external supply material requests

• Demould cured parts

• Preparation of mould assemblies

• Support of autoclave operations

• Able to operate forklift safely (training provided if required)

Candidate Profile

• Candidates should be able to demonstrate previous experience from at least one of the following: kit cutting, demoulding and mould preparation, or running autoclaves.

• PC literacy skills are required i.e. Microsoft Office Suite and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• A methodical and thorough approach to your work with excellent attention to detail.

• Have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and be willing to help and support the team.

• Be a self-motivated, proactive, enthusiastic and a dependable team player.

• Work well under pressure to meet time critical deadlines.

• Able to work with minimal supervision.

• Good communication skills.

• Experience in using automated kit cutting machines is beneficial but training will be provided

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.