Night-Shift Composite Kit Cutter for High-Performance Racing

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

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.