Job Salary
£21.45 - £28.91/hour
Job Location
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Location Type
On-site
Job type
Contract
Job Category
Composites
Company
CV-Library
Closing date

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. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Oxfordshire