Junior CNC Grinding Machinist

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Junior CNC Grinding Machinist to manufacture critical components for powertrains. This role offers structured training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and a keen eye for detail. The company offers competitive compensation along with perks such as bonuses, private healthcare, and an on-site gym.

Benefits

Bonuses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience and ideally Apprentice trained with a recognised engineering related qualification.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and a good understanding of GD&T.
• Experience in grinding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machine tools are used safely and productively.
• Inspect all work to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure all products and paperwork correspond.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Interpreting engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Grinding experience

Machine shop familiarity

Health and safety compliance

PC literacy

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains have created a brand-new state of the art manufacturing facility and require a Junior CNC Grinding machinist to manufacture critical powertrains components using a variety of multi axis Grinding machines to the highest quality.

You will receive structured training, mentoring, and ongoing support to develop the skills and knowledge required to produce essential components for powertrain systems to the highest quality standards. This includes interpreting engineering drawings and models and operating CNC grinding machines efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure that machine tools are used in both a safe and productive manner and abide by company health and safety policies
• To inspect all work on or off the machine tool with the equipment available to you to ensure that the quality of the product is to the highest standard before submission to inspection
• To ensure all shop floor documentation is signed off on the company MRP system and that all products and paperwork always correspond
• Commitment to meet aggressive production targets without ever compromising quality
• Provide clear and accurate updates to the Shift Lead as required, escalating any issues
• Understanding the needs of the department to continually improve its operational

Who You Are:

• Manufacturing experience and ideally Apprentice trained with a recognised engineering related qualification
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and a good understanding of GD&T
• A high level of attention to detail
• Clear and concise communicator
• Experience in grinding is advantageous
• Used to working in a machine shop environment
• Up to date abrasive wheel course and lifting equipment certificates advantageous
• Operating within existing health and safety processes for engineering environments
• Able to work unsupervised following standard operating processes
• PC literate and competent in using Windows applications

Behaviours We Value:

• Keen to Learn: You’re curious about specialist machining and committed to self-development
• Proactive: You ask questions, seek feedback, and take ownership of your progress
• Team Player: You work well with machinists, programmers, and other departments
• Reliable: You follow through on tasks and take pride in quality work
• Calm Under Pressure: You maintain a solution-focused mindset during prove-outs and tight timelines

At Red Bull Powertrains, we push the limits, fight for every victory, and get things done with relentless focus. Joining us means being part of a high-performance team that thrives on collaboration, trust, and ambition. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and take our work seriously—but not ourselves. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonuses,
• Private healthcare,
• A pension scheme,
• On-site gym,
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.