Composite Assembly / Trim Technician - Contract Role
Formula 1 Team | Oxfordshire (Enstone) |Immediate Start - Initially 3 months with possible extension
The Opportunity
Join one of the most successful F1 teams at its state-of-the-art Composites Facility in rural Oxfordshire. This high-intensity contract will see you trimming, fitting and bonding the very carbon components that fight for podiums every race weekend. You'll work alongside ex-championship-winning technicians in a clean-room environment where every gram and every micron counts.
What You'll Do
* 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 Hysol 9394, Araldite 2011 and 3M DP490 structural adhesives; mix, apply, cure and de-mask.
* 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.
* Flex between day (06:00-14:30), late (14:00-22:30) and night shifts as race builds dictate.
Who You Are
* 3+ years hands-on trimming & assembly of pre-preg carbon in F1, F2, WEC or aerospace
* Comfortable in full PPE including airline respirators and nitrile gloves for 8-hour shifts.
* Immediate availability and clean UK driving licence (site is 15 min from Oxford Parkway).
Essentials
* 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.
What We Offer
* Great rates with overtime!
* Weekly pay via verified umbrella - PAYE
* Free onsite catering, gym and quiet room.
* Genuine chance of roll-on to next year car programme for stand-out performers.
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