Composite Technician – Assembly & Trimming (FTC) Night Shift

Alpine F1 Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

On-site restaurant

Championship bonus scheme

Job summary

ALPINE RACING LIMITED is seeking a Composite Technician – Assembly & Trimming for a fixed-term contract until the end of 2027, on our night shift. You will trim, assemble and finish composite components to exacting standards for Formula 1 race cars, following drawings and specs.

You will work with aerospace-grade adhesives, read engineering documents, and collaborate across departments to hit production deadlines while upholding health, safety and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Trimming, assembling, and finishing composite components per drawings and specs.
• Bond preparation with aerospace-grade adhesives.
• Ensure components meet dimensional and cosmetic standards.
• Maintain high quality and productivity in line with department expectations.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances.
• Collaborate across departments to meet production deadlines.
• Follow health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the working environment.

Skills

Trimming

Assembling

Finishing

Reading drawings

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Adhesive handling

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, on our night shift.

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. We offer a competitive salary and championship bonus scheme, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym and restaurant, as well as many additional benefits. The thrill of pioneering innovation in Formula One offers unparalleled career development opportunities within a collaborative and inclusive environment.

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

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