Composite Technician – Assembly & Trimming (Fixed Term Contract)

Alpine F1 Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Restaurant access

Championship bonus (bonus scheme)

Job summary

Alpine F1 Team has an opportunity in the Composites Department for a Composite Technician – Assembly & Trimming on a fixed-term contract to end-2027. You will trim, assemble and finish high-performance composite parts for our Formula 1 cars, ensuring precision and quality in every component.

You will read engineering drawings, prepare bonds with aerospace adhesives, and work with cross-functional teams to meet production deadlines while upholding safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Proven experience trimming, assembling and finishing composite components.
• Ability to read detailed engineering drawings and trim instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Experience with hand tools and precision trimming within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Trim, assemble and finish composite components per drawings and specs.
• Perform bond preparation and work with aerospace-grade adhesives.
• Ensure parts meet dimensional and cosmetic standards.
• Maintain quality and productivity in line with expectations.
• Identify, document and report non-conformances per procedures.
• Collaborate across departments to meet production deadlines and maintain safety.

Skills

Composite trimming

Assembly

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings

Hand tools

Tools

Calipers

Measuring gauges

Job description

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a dynamic and innovative F1 team? Alpine F1 Team has an opportunity within the Composites Department as a Composite Technician – Assembly & Trimming on a fixed term contract until the end of 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our composite manufacturing operation, playing a crucial role in the final stages of producing high-performance components for our Formula 1 race cars. You will be responsible for the precision trimming, assembly, bonding, and finishing of composite parts, ensuring every component meets the exacting standards required for world-class motorsport competition.

The Role

• Trimming, assembling, and finishing composite components in accordance with technical drawings, templates, and specifications.
• Carrying out bond preparation activities and working with aerospace-grade adhesives.
• Ensuring all parts meet required dimensional and cosmetic standards.
• Maintaining high levels of quality and productivity in line with departmental expectations.
• Identifying, documenting, and reporting non-conformances in line with internal procedures.
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple departments to meet production requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Following all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements at all times.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards within the working environment.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience trimming, assembling, and finishing composite components, ideally within motorsport or high-performance engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, templates, and trim instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional quality standards.
• Experience using hand and power tools for precision trimming, drilling, and fitting.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform under pressure and work to demanding deadlines.
• Understanding of quality control processes and associated documentation.
• Familiarity with composite materials, adhesives, manufacturing processes, and post-cure component handling.
• Experience within Formula 1 or elite motorsport is desirable.
• Knowledge of composite bonding and assembly techniques is desirable.Experience working within a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment is desirable.

What We Offer You In Return

At Alpine F1 Team, you will work alongside some of the leading professionals in F1, directly impacting race car performance on a global stage, while benefiting from our state of the art facilities.

• competitive salary and championship bonus scheme
• private medical healthcare
• access to a free on-site gym and restaurant
• many additional benefits

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences, and we are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging within our organisation and the wider community. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Alpine F1 Team, we are striving towards building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Job Family

Alpine Racing UK

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