Job description
At McLaren Racing, we believe only by chasing performance in everything we do can we give ourselves the best chance of success. Performance on track and in the factory. Performance for our people, our business and our partners. It’s about more than winning. It’s about hitting the highest standards, and then raising the bar again.
Purpose of the Role
As a skilled Machinist at McLaren Racing, you’ll join a high‑performing team responsible for delivering precision‑engineered metallics that directly impact our performance on track. During the build season, you’ll set and operate multi‑axis machines to create complex parts used in our race cars, heritage vehicles, and pit equipment. You’ll play a key role in the fast‑paced challenge of building a new race car and shaping the next chapter of McLaren’s legendary history.
What you’ll Do
1. Manufacture precision‑machined components in line with engineering drawings and job pack instructions to meet schedules.
2. Set and operate several multi‑axis CNC machines across various controller types.
3. Confidently program parts online, fully or partially.
4. Maintain all associated tooling, inspection, and programming records.
5. Provide clear technical feedback to Senior Programmers and Manufacturing Engineers to support machining methods.
6. Work closely with Shift Leads to manage workflow, maximising output without compromising quality.
7. Inspect components to ensure Right First Time (RFT) quality and maintain detailed shift‑handover records.
Job requirements
What you’ll Bring
8. A proven track record as a skilled machinist, supported by a recognised Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent.
9. Experience setting and operating multi‑axis machining centres.
10. Background in machining small‑batch, high‑precision components, ideally within motorsport, aerospace, or similar demanding environments.
11. Previous on‑control programming experience.
12. Understanding of manufacturing systems and relevant software
Personal Attributes
13. Excellent communication skills with a professional, mature approach.
14. Flexible, agile and supportive, always ready to contribute to team success.
15. Energetic, enthusiastic and highly self motivated.
16. Calm under pressure maintaining focus and composure in fast paced situations.
What McLaren can offer?
We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.
We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30-minute train ride.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.