Pattern Shop Machinist

Williams F1 Group; Grove; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams F1 Team in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pattern Shop Machinist to set up and run 3- and 5-axis CNC machines, machining patterns, jigs and carbon components to tight engineering drawings.

You will work nights, ensure part quality, maintain production data and contribute ideas to improve efficiency within a high-performance motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• A strong understanding of engineering materials and machining processes.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting, operating and optimising 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Machining patterns, jigs and carbon components to engineering drawings and specification.
• Carrying out self-inspection activities to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, inspection and technical teams to resolve machining challenges.
• Maintaining accurate work order and production data.
• Ensuring effective shift handovers and continuous workflow.
• Contributing ideas that improve quality, efficiency and manufacturing performance.

Skills

CNC Machining

Reading Engineering Drawings

Attention to Detail

Independent yet Team Player

Night Shift Adaptability

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience

Tools

3-Axis CNC

5-Axis CNC

Job description

At Williams F1 Team, we're building the future of Formula 1. Every component matters, every micron counts, and every member of the team plays a vital role in helping us compete at the highest level of motorsport. We're looking for a skilled Pattern Shop Machinist to join our Manufacturing team, responsible for machining high-precision patterns and carbon components that support the development and production of our race cars. If you're meticulous, enjoy working with cutting-edge technology, seeking a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As a Pattern Shop Machinist, you'll be responsible for setting up and machining patterns, jigs and carbon composite components using advanced 5-axis machining centres. Working closely with colleagues across Manufacturing and Technical departments, you'll help ensure parts are produced right first time and delivered to demanding deadlines. Key responsibilities include:

• Setting, operating and optimising 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• Machining patterns, jigs and carbon components to engineering drawings and specification.
• Carrying out self-inspection activities to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, inspection and technical teams to resolve machining challenges.
• Maintaining accurate work order and production data.
• Ensuring effective shift handovers and continuous workflow.
• Contributing ideas that improve quality, efficiency and manufacturing performance.
  We're interested in individuals who combine technical excellence with a proactive and collaborative approach.

You'll ideally have:

• A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience.
• Experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres.
• A strong understanding of engineering materials and machining processes.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment.
  For almost 50 years, Williams F1 Team has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.

This role operates on a night shift, Monday to Thursday, working 18:15 to 04.45.