Composite Technician - Kit Cutter (Fixed Term Contract) Night Shift

Alpine Formula One Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

On-site restaurant

Championship bonus scheme

Job summary

Alpine F1 Team is seeking a Composite Technician – Kit Cutter to join the night shift on a fixed-term contract until the end of 2027. You will cut prepreg carbon fibre and glass fibre, interpret engineering drawings, and assemble precisely prepared kits for laminating teams.

Role requires strong attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and experience with composite materials and ERP systems (D365). You will work with our fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment on site in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience handling and cutting composite materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, templates and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, organized and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive team player with good communication skills.
• Experience in motorsport, aerospace or high-performance composite manufacturing desirable.
• Knowledge of nesting software and automated cutting machines desirable.
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g. D365) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cutting composite materials, including prepreg carbon fibre and glass fibre, using manual and automated cutting equipment.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, templates, and nesting plans to ensure material preparation accuracy.
• Preparing, labelling, and organising composite kits to support production and traceability.
• Ensuring all kits meet quality standards and tolerances.
• Following correct handling procedures for temperature-sensitive materials, including freezer storage and defrosting.
• Recording material usage and wastage within the ERP system (D365).
• Maintaining documentation to ensure material and kit traceability.
• Supporting inventory checks and stock rotation for composite materials.
• Collaborating with laminators, planners, and cell leads to meet production requirements.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards and adhering to health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Skills

Composite materials handling

Reading engineering drawings

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Health and safety practices

Team player

Motorsport experience

Nesting software

ERP systems (D365)

Tools

Nesting software

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a dynamic and innovative F1 team? Alpine F1 Team have an opportunity within the Composites Department as a Composite Technician – Kit Cutter on a fixed term contract until the end of 2027, working with our night shift team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our composite manufacturing operation, preparing and cutting high-performance composite materials used in the production of race winning components. You will play a critical role in ensuring laminating teams receive accurately prepared kits that meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and demanding production deadlines.

The Role

• Cutting composite materials, including prepreg carbon fibre and glass fibre, using manual and automated cutting equipment.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, templates, and nesting plans to ensure accurate material preparation.
• Preparing, labelling, and organising composite kits to support efficient production and full traceability.
• Ensuring all kits meet required quality standards and dimensional tolerances.
• Following correct handling procedures for temperature-sensitive materials, including freezer storage and defrosting processes.
• Recording material usage and wastage within the ERP system (D365).
• Maintaining accurate documentation to ensure material and kit traceability.
• Supporting inventory checks and stock rotation activities for composite materials.
• Collaborating with laminators, planners, and cell leads to meet production requirements.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and adhering to all health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Experience handling and cutting composite materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, templates, and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, organised and able to work effectively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Experience within motorsport, aerospace, or high-performance composite manufacturing is desirable.
• Knowledge of nesting software and automated cutting machines is desirable.
• Experience using ERP systems, for example Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), 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.