️ 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) Build Components That Perform at the Highest Level 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. 🔧 The Role 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. Key Responsibilities ✅ 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 About You You'll be a skilled machinist with experience machining composite materials within a precision engineering, motorsport, aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment. Essential Experience ✔ 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 What's On Offer? 🏁 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. 🚀🏎️