Composite Machinist

Matchtech Group; Enstone; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Four-day working week

High-performance engineering exposure

Cutting-edge composite manufacturing

Contract extension potential

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a skilled Composite Machinist in the Enstone area of Oxfordshire. You will machine carbon fibre and advanced composite parts in a high-precision manufacturing environment, using CNC mills, routers and manual equipment.

The role emphasizes reading CAD data, interpreting drawings, and maintaining exacting tolerances while contributing to continuous improvement and meeting quality targets.

Qualifications

• CNC machining experience in composite/motor-sport/aerospace/precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD data.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment.
• Understanding of machining tolerances and inspection requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Machine composite components using CNC mills, routers and manual equipment.
• Set, adjust and operate CNC machinery using composite-specific tooling.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD data and technical specifications.
• Carry out dimensional and visual inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Identify and resolve machining challenges including fibre pull-out, chipping and delamination.
• Maintain machine tools, cutters and fixtures to ensure optimum performance.
• Complete manufacturing documentation and production records accurately.
• Work to strict quality and delivery targets.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing team.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC mills

Routers

Manual machining equipment

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Composite Machinist

Enstone, Oxfordshire Area | Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm | Contract Until March 2027 (Potential Extension)

Hourly Rates:

• Grade 1: £32.26 Umbrella (£24.09 PAYE Equivalent)
• Grade 2: £30.59 Umbrella (£22.84 PAYE Equivalent)

Build Components That Perform at the Highest Level

We're supporting a world-class engineering organisation at the forefront of high-performance vehicle technology. Due to continued project demand, we're looking for experienced Composite Machinists to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment producing precision composite components to exacting standards.

Working within a specialist composites team, you'll machine critical carbon fibre and advanced composite parts that contribute to the performance of cutting-edge engineering programmes.

The Role

As a Composite Machinist, you'll be responsible for the machining, finishing and inspection of composite components using both CNC and manual machining techniques. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, a quality-first mindset and the ability to work within a highly regulated, performance-driven manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine composite components using CNC mills, routers and manual equipment
• Set, adjust and operate CNC machinery using composite-specific tooling
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD data and technical specifications
• Carry out dimensional and visual inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Identify and resolve machining challenges including fibre pull-out, chipping and delamination
• Maintain machine tools, cutters and fixtures to ensure optimum performance
• Complete manufacturing documentation and production records accurately
• Work to strict quality and delivery targets
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing team

About You

You'll be a skilled machinist with experience machining composite materials within a precision engineering, motorsport, aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.

Essential Experience

• CNC machining experience
• Knowledge of carbon fibre and composite materials
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD-generated data
• Experience using precision measurement equipment
• Understanding of machining tolerances and inspection requirements
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

What's On Offer?

• Long-term contract until March 2027
• Four-day working week
• Opportunity to work within a high-performance engineering environment
• Competitive hourly rates
• Exposure to cutting-edge composite manufacturing techniques
• Potential contract extension

If you're passionate about precision engineering, composites and working on products where performance matters, we'd love to hear from you.