Pattern Shop Machinist (Mon-Thurs)

About the role

At Williams F1 Team, we're building the future of Formula 1. Every component matters, every micron counts, and every member of the team plays a vital role in helping us compete at the highest level of motorsport. We're looking for a skilled Pattern Shop Machinist to join our Manufacturing team, responsible for machining high-precision patterns and carbon components that support the development and production of our race cars. If you're meticulous, enjoy working with cutting-edge technology, seeking a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As a Pattern Shop Machinist, you'll be responsible for setting up and machining patterns, jigs and carbon composite components using advanced 5-axis machining centres. Working closely with colleagues across Manufacturing and Technical departments, you'll help ensure parts are produced right first time and delivered to demanding deadlines. Key responsibilities include: Setting, operating and optimising 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres. Machining patterns, jigs and carbon components to engineering drawings and specification. Carrying out self-inspection activities to ensure quality and accuracy. Collaborating with manufacturing, inspection and technical teams to resolve machining challenges. Maintaining accurate work order and production data. Ensuring effective shift handovers and continuous workflow. Contributing ideas that improve quality, efficiency and manufacturing performance. This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. This role operates on a day shift, Monday to Thursday , working 07:30 to 18:30.  Company Description For almost 50 years, Williams F1 Team has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name.   Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid.  Qualifications What We're Looking For We're interested in individuals who combine technical excellence with a proactive and collaborative approach. You'll ideally have: A recognised apprenticeship or equivalent engineering experience. Experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining centres. A strong understanding of engineering materials and machining processes. The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work. The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team environment. Additional Information #LI-DY1  Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.