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

Alpine F1 Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine F1 Team is seeking a Composite Technician – Kit Cutter for the night shift on a fixed-term contract until the end of 2027, based in the UK. You will prepare and cut prepreg carbon fibre and glass fibre kits, following engineering specifications and ensuring traceability.

You will collaborate with laminators, planners, and cell leads, maintain strict safety standards, and use ERP systems to record usage and wastage. Experience in motorsport or high-performance composites is desirable.

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, 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.

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 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.

Skills

Composite cutting

Engineering drawings reading

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Team player

Deadline-driven

Nesting software

Tools

Nesting software

Automated cutting machines

D365 ERP

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 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.

Job Family

Alpine Racing UK

Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves. We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc. If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form.