Composite Trimmers

Matchtech; Sandford St. Martin; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Weekly pay via PAYE or Umbrella

Free onsite catering

Gym access

Quiet room

Opportunity for extension

Job summary

Matchtech is assisting a Formula 1 team in Oxfordshire to hire a skilled Composite Assembly / Trim Technician for a contract role. You will trim cured carbon, drill and assemble structural components, and bond with high-strength adhesives to tight tolerances.

The role requires experience with pre-preg carbon and aerospace or motorsport environments, plus PPE-compliant 8-hour shifts. Daily responsibilities include measurement, quality checks, SAP logging, and QA sign-off for serialized parts,

Qualifications

• Experience trimming and assembling pre-preg carbon in F1, F2, WEC or aerospace.
• Familiar with PlyCut, Catia V5 CPD and Teamcenter for drawing interrogation.
• Certified with Loctite/Huntsman adhesive systems or willing to complete day-1 training.
• Full PPE compliance, 8-hour shifts, and a clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Trim cured carbon panels to ±0.1 mm using templates, 5-axis jigs, and tools.
• Drill, countersink and ream fastener holes in structural sections and aero devices.
• Bond assemblies with structural adhesives such as Hysol 9394 and Araldite 2011.
• Fit inserts and quick-release mechanisms with torque-controlled tools.
• Surface-finish Class-A carbon and verify with measurement equipment.
• Complete SAP bookings, cure-cycle logs, and QA sign-off for serialized parts.

Skills

Carbon composite trimming

Tools

PlyCut

Catia V5 CPD

Teamcenter

Job description

Our client, a Formula 1 team, is seeking a skilled Composite Assembly / Trim Technician to join their state-of-the-art Composites Facility in Oxfordshire on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision-trim cured carbon panels using templates, 5-axis jigs, air hacksaws, die-grinders and diamond wheels to ±0.1 mm tolerances
• Drill, countersink and ream fastener holes in structural monocoque sections and aero devices
• Bond assemblies with structural adhesives such as Hysol 9394, Araldite 2011, and 3M DP490
• Fit inserts, brackets, hinges, and quick-release mechanisms using torque-controlled tools
• Surface-finish Class-A visual carbon (sanding 180 → 2000 grit → micro-mesh → polish)
• Laser-project ply boundaries and trim lines; verify with Romer arm and GOM ATOS optical scan
• Complete SAP bookings, cure-cycle logs, and QA sign-off for every serialised part

Job Requirements

• Experience in trimming and assembly of pre-preg carbon in F1, F2, WEC or aerospace
• Proficient in PlyCut, Catia V5 CPD, and Teamcenter for drawing interrogation
• Certified in Loctite/Huntsman adhesive systems, or willing to complete day-1 training
• Comfortable in full PPE including airline respirators and nitrile gloves for 8-hour shifts
• Immediate availability and clean UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK (we cannot sponsor visas for this contract)
• Ability to pass enhanced DBS and non-disclosure vetting
• Own safety boots; all other PPE and air tools supplied

Benefits

• Overtime available
• Weekly pay via PAYE or Umbrella
• Free onsite catering, gym, and quiet room
• Opportunity for extension on outstanding performance

If you are a dedicated Composite Assembly / Trim Technician with experience in the automotive or motorsport sectors and are looking for a thrilling opportunity, we would love to hear from you.