Manufacturing Apprentice

Crosby Composites Limited; Brackley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Crosby Composites Limited invites applications for a Manufacturing Apprentice role based in Brackley. You will gain hands-on experience in two key areas—Melt-Out and CNC—manufacturing components, patterns, moulds and tooling while following strict safety and quality standards.

The apprenticeship offers on-the-job training, with weekly college sessions, and a structured development plan aimed at achieving a qualification and company standard approval.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of common tools used in manufacturing.
• Team player with willingness to contribute to a high performing team.
• Positive attitude and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Practical and hands-on mindset suitable for shop floor work.
• Passion for Formula 1 and automotive industries.

Responsibilities

• Final preparation of patterns, moulds and castings.
• Carrying out Melt-Out processes in defined procedures.
• Using hand tools, small air tools and abrasive paper to a high standard.
• Preparing components for subsequent manufacturing processes.
• Inspecting work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings and process instructions.
• Checking route card instructions for accuracy and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Developing practical skills in CNC and general manufacturing.

Skills

basic tools understanding

team player

positive attitude

follow instructions

practical mindset

passion for F1/Automotive

Job description

Crosby Composites (established in 1982) is the number one composite manufacturer in the UK, excelling in the design and manufacture of high-quality carbon fibre parts. Our global customers cover Formula 1, motorsport but primarily automotive, making components and bodywork for some of the most prestigious and outrageous hyper cars in the world. Our services in supporting this include conceptual design, bespoke tolling and manufacturing (with inhouse state of the art spray painting, kit cutting and multiple large autoclaves).

About our employees:

As a member of the Crosby Composites team, we expect all our employees to:

• Adhere to all Crosby Composites policies and procedures
• Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times
• Ensure workplace safety is practiced at all times
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Core Values:

Teamwork -

At the heart of everything we do

Reliability -

Honesty and dependability in our everyday business

Accountability -

It up to me and its up to us, we all take responsibility for our actions

Continuous Improvements -

Always striving to improve all that we do

Exceeding Expectations -

Never excepting the minimum standard

Driving Safety First -

Looking out for ourselves and each other

Joining our apprenticeship scheme will give you a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and experience within our manufacturing team. We are committed to ensuring your professional success and our scheme will give you the opportunity to develop new work placed skills.

As an apprentice, you will fully commit to the 20% off-the-job training requirements of the role, alongside your normal day to day job. This is managed through 1 day per week at college.

You will have the opportunity to be apart of a high performing team and to develop the behaviours, knowledge and professional skills to be a part of that team. As part of the apprenticeship programme, you will commit to this professional development plan at the start.

Manufacturing Apprenticeship - Job Description

As a Manufacturing Apprentice, you will be based within both the Melt-Out and CNC departments, gaining hands-on experience across two key areas of our advanced composite manufacturing process.

You will learn to manufacture and prepare a range of components, patterns, moulds and tooling, working to strict safety, quality and production requirements. The apprenticeship will provide you with the opportunity to develop practical manufacturing skills while gaining an understanding of how CNC machining and Melt-Out processes contribute to the production of high-quality composite components.

Working alongside experienced members of the team, you will develop your technical knowledge, practical skills and understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, quality standards and production requirements.

This role is part of an apprenticeship scheme which will lead to a qualification and/or company standard approval process.

Operational Responsibilities

• Final preparation of various patterns, moulds and castings.
• Carrying out Melt-Out processes in accordance with defined procedures.
• Using a variety of hand tools, small air tools and abrasive paper to a high standard.
• Preparing components and tooling for subsequent manufacturing processes.
• Inspecting work to ensure required quality standards are met.
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings and process instructions.
• Checking route card instructions are correct and reporting any discrepancies.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

CNC

• Developing practical skills and knowledge within the CNC department.
• Learning to operate CNC machinery safely and effectively following appropriate training.
• Preparing materials, tooling and components for CNC machining.
• Developing an understanding of CNC machining processes and how they are used within composite manufacturing.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Carrying out basic inspection and dimensional checks on machined components.
• Understanding CNC programmes and how they relate to the manufacturing process.
• Supporting the CNC team with the preparation and manufacture of patterns, moulds, tooling and components.
• Maintaining equipment and reporting any faults or issues promptly.
• Following all relevant health, safety and quality procedures.

General Manufacturing Responsibilities

• Help achieve daily production requirements in terms of quality and quantity.
• Work efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Help identify and develop processes that improve quality and efficiency.
• Work independently when required and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Keep all equipment and work areas clean, safe and well maintained.
• Work effectively as part of a high-performing manufacturing team.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety requirements.

Expected Skills and Attributes:

• Have a basic understanding of tools.
• Be team player.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Be practical and enjoy practical working.
• Have a passion for Formula 1 and Automotive.