Composite Laminating Team Leader - Night Shift

McLaren Racing; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing in the United Kingdom is seeking a Composite Laminating Team Leader to guide a skilled team on the shop floor, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high-quality laminates. You will coordinate shift activities, manage workflow with project management and logistics, and drive continuous improvement across the Composite Laminating department.

The role demands technical leadership, strong communication across functions and a commitment to performance excellence in a high‑speed

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, high-performance setting.
• Strong knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and QA.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shift activities to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.
• Manage workflow, production priorities and capacity alongside stakeholders.
• Provide technical and people leadership, training and development.
• Maintain health and safety standards through risk assessments and COSHH.
• Drive continuous improvement and support digitalisation projects on the shop floor.

Skills

Composite manufacturing processes

Quality assurance processes

Interpret technical drawings

Team leadership

Tools

CAD

Laminate manuals

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.

Job Description

As a Composite Laminating Team Leader, you will play a key role in leading a team of skilled composite technologists within our manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient and high-performing shift, while delivering the quality, throughput and reliability required to support McLaren Racing's world-class performance ambitions.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Project Management, Internal Logistics and other interfacing departments, you will provide both technical and people leadership, helping to drive continuous improvement, team development and operational excellence across the Composite Laminating department.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate shift activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality and delivery targets.
• Manage workflow, production priorities and capacity planning in collaboration with Project Management and key stakeholder teams.
• Provide strong technical and behavioural leadership, supporting team performance, training and ongoing development.
• Maintain health and safety standards through risk assessments, COSHH management, incident reporting and regular team communications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, support digitalisation projects and contribute directly on the shop floor when required.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Strong knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, technologies and production techniques.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and composite part sign-off requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, CAD data, laminate manuals and manufacturing documentation.
• Good working knowledge of production systems and Microsoft Office applications within a manufacturing environment.i
• Experience leading and developing teams in a fast-paced, high-performance setting.

Personal Attributes

• Leads by example and sets clear, professional standards for performance and behaviour.
• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively across teams and departments.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability and commitment to team success.
• Remains calm, resilient and solution-focused when working under pressure.
• Motivated to continuously improve people, processes and performance.

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.