Skilled Machinist – Metal Cutting
Contract: Long-term
Start: ASAP
Hours: Days Monday to Friday
Overview
Our client, a global leader in Formula One, is seeking an experienced Skilled Machinist with strong metal cutting expertise to join their high-performance manufacturing division.
This is a key role supporting the production of precision components essential for race performance, development, and reliability.
This long-term contract provides the opportunity to work with cutting-edge materials, world-class machinery, and a team renowned for engineering excellence.
- Skills & Experience RequiredProven background as a Precision Machinist, CNC Machinist, Grinder, or similar within high-tolerance engineering environments.
- Strong knowledge of metal cutting principles, including tool selection, chip formation, speeds/feeds, and machining strategy.
- Experience with either grinding operations and / or CNC programming would be highly desirable).
- Ability to work to extremely tight tolerances typically required in motorsport, aerospace, or high-precision manufacturing.
- Confident reading engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with exotic materials common in F1 (e.g., titanium, Inconel, high-grade steels, aluminium alloys).
- Excellent problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to fine-tuning machining processes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering right-first-time quality.
- What This Opportunity OffersA long-term contract with a world-leading F1 organisation.
- Exposure to industry-leading technology, materials, and engineering standards.
- The chance to contribute directly to on-track performance and innovation.
- A collaborative, fast-paced environment with high expectations and high reward.
Applications:
Please apply with updated CV and details of current rate/salary and notice period. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted prior to submission. However please contact Michael Sorfleet by email if you have any questions.
Please note, these positions CANNOT support sponsorship
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