Composite Trimmer

Silverstone Paint Technology

Towcester

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Free on-site gym

Free parking on site

Company pension

Holiday allowance increases

Job summary

Silverstone Paint Technology in Towcester, UK, seeks a Composite Trimmer to support a new mould‑making operation supplying Formula 1 and top-tier motorsport clients. You will trim cured carbon components to tight tolerances, drill and assemble parts, and bond assemblies using structural adhesives, following engineering drawings and cure logs.

The role requires experience in trimming/pre-preg carbon in F1 or aerospace, reading drawings (training provided), and strict attention to detail.

Qualifications

Experience trimming and assembling pre-preg carbon in F1, motorsport, or aerospace.
Training provided for reading engineering drawings; reading is advantageous.
Excellent accuracy, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Full PPE use for extended shifts and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

Precision-trimming cured carbon components using trimlines, templates and Jigs, die‑grinders, and diamond wheels to tight tolerances (±0.1mm).
Drilling, countersinking, and reaming fastener holes to specification.
Bonding assemblies using structural adhesives (e.g. Loctite/Huntsman, 3M).
Fitting inserts, brackets, hinges, and mechanisms using torque‑controlled tools.
Surface-finishing Class‑A visual carbon components (180–2000 grit micro‑mesh polish).
Working from engineering drawings, build manuals, and route cards—checking instructions are clear and correct before starting work.

Skills

Carbon trimming

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

PPE compliance

Reading drawings

Tools

Die-grinders

Diamond wheels

Torque-controlled tools

Jigs

Job description

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Composite Trimmer to assist the team building a new mould‑making and component manufacturing operation supplying Formula 1 and top‑tier motorsport clients. We're looking for a Composite Trimmer to join the team as we bring this facility online.

Key Responsibilities

Precision‑trimming cured carbon components using trimlines, templates and Jigs, die‑grinders, and diamond wheels to tight tolerances (±0.1mm).
Drilling, countersinking, and reaming fastener holes to specification.
Bonding assemblies using structural adhesives (e.g. Hysol 9394, Araldite 2011, 3M DP490).
Fitting inserts, brackets, hinges, and mechanisms using torque‑controlled tools.
Surface‑finishing Class‑A visual carbon components (180–2000 grit micro‑mesh polish).
Working from engineering drawings, build manuals, and route cards—checking instructions are clear and correct before starting work.
Performing visual and structural checks, identifying and flagging defects.
Completing QA documentation, work orders, cure‑cycle logs, and sign‑off for every part.
Keeping tools and equipment maintained.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
Contributing ideas to improve process quality and efficiency.

Essential Requirements

Experience trimming and assembling pre‑preg carbon in F1, motorsport, or aerospace.
Certified in structural adhesive systems (e.g. Loctite/Huntsman), or willing to complete training.
Ability to read engineering drawings an advantage but not essential—full training provided.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Comfortable in full PPE for extended shifts.
Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available for this role).
Calm under pressure, able to work to tight deadlines in a fast‑moving environment.
Good communicator, able to follow instructions and flag issues early.
Own safety boots; all other PPE and tools supplied.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team or under own initiative.