Contract Pattern Maker
Location: Silverstone
Rate: Up to £35 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract (with potential extension)
A leading motorsport organisation is looking for a highly skilled Pattern Maker to support an elite-level vehicle development programme. Based at their Silverstone facility, this role sits within a fast-paced composites and prototype environment, contributing directly to the build and refinement of high-performance components.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacture high-precision patterns used in composite tooling
Interpret CAD drawings and design data to produce accurate physical models
Work with materials such as model board, foam, resin, and tooling block
Sanding, shaping, and finishing patterns to tight tolerances
Collaborate closely with design, composites, and manufacturing teams
Support ongoing build cycles and upgrade programmes under tight timelines
What You’ll Need
Proven experience in pattern making or model making within motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or similar high-end manufacturing
Strong understanding of CAD interpretation and pattern finishing techniques
Hands-on skills with manual tools and workshop machinery
High attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure
Understanding of carbon fibre layup processes and composite tooling
Comfortable working in a fast-paced development setting
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pattern Maker to join a world-class engineering environment and contribute to performance-critical vehicle development.
Apply now to be considered