Composite Machinist

Enstone, Oxfordshire Area |
Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm |
Contract Until March 2027 (Potential Extension)

Hourly Rates:

• Grade 1: £32.26 Umbrella (£24.09 PAYE Equivalent)
• Grade 2: £30.59 Umbrella (£22.84 PAYE Equivalent)

We're supporting a world-class engineering organisation at the forefront of high-performance vehicle technology. Due to continued project demand, we're looking for experienced Composite Machinists to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment producing precision composite components to exacting standards.

Working within a specialist composites team, you'll machine critical carbon fibre and advanced composite parts that contribute to the performance of cutting-edge engineering programmes.

As a Composite Machinist, you'll be responsible for the machining, finishing and inspection of composite components using both CNC and manual machining techniques. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, a quality-first mindset and the ability to work within a highly regulated, performance-driven manufacturing environment.

• Machine composite components using CNC mills, routers and manual equipment
• Set, adjust and operate CNC machinery using composite-specific tooling
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD data and technical specifications
• Carry out dimensional and visual inspections using precision measuring equipment
• Identify and resolve machining challenges including fibre pull-out, chipping and delamination
• Maintain machine tools, cutters and fixtures to ensure optimum performance
• Complete manufacturing documentation and production records accurately
• Work to strict quality and delivery targets
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing team

You'll be a skilled machinist with experience machining composite materials within a precision engineering, motor sport, aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.

• CNC machining experience
• Knowledge of carbon fibre and composite materials
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD-generated data
• Experience using precision measurement equipment
• Understanding of machining tolerances and inspection requirements
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

• Long-term contract until March 2027
• Four-day working week
• Opportunity to work within a high-performance engineering environment
• Competitive hourly rates
• Exposure to cutting-edge composite manufacturing techniques
• Potential contract extension

If you're passionate about precision engineering, composites and working on products where performance matters, we'd love to hear from you.