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Job Description
CNC Machinist
Application Deadline: 8 June 2026
Department: Model Machine Shop
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Silverstone
Reporting To: Steven Martin
Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Machinist to join our Model Machine Shop team. In this role you will play a key part in delivering world-class components in a fast-paced, high-performance motorsport environment. This role requires precision, professionalism, and a proactive mindset, with a strong focus on quality, deadlines, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacture accurate, high-quality metallic components to deadline, fully de-burred and to specification.
- Set up, operate, and adjust CNC and/or manual machine tools to produce complex, tight-tolerance parts.
- Ensure all machined components meet dimensional, surface finish, quality, timing, and performance requirements.
- Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies for different metallic materials.
- Identify and resolve machining issues.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date ERP system transactions, including job tracking and time booking.
- Support Quality Assurance activities, including first-off inspection and in-process checks
- Ensure clear and effective communication between shifts.
- Participate proactively in team meetings and departmental reviews.
- Demonstrate flexibility to meet workload demands during peak production periods.
- Maintain and develop machining skills in line with current industry best practice and motorsport standards.
- Work responsibly within company procedures, reporting structures, and Health & Safety requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Proven experience as a Machinist working primarily with metallic materials in a high-precision environment.
- Strong practical knowledge of CNC machining (3-axis, 4-axis, and/or 5-axis milling and/or turning).
- Excellent understanding of metallic machining processes.
- In-depth knowledge of work holding, fixturing, datum setting, and component alignment for metallic parts
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and tight tolerance requirements
- Experience machining low-volume, high-complexity components to motorsport or aerospace-level standards
- Confident using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, bore gauges, CMM data, surface finish measurement)
- Results-driven with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Calm, methodical, and confident under pressure, with a strong focus on delivery and quality
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to positively influence others within the team
- Flexible approach to working hours during busy periods.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a high-performing team
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, and capable of building strong working relationships
- Clear commitment to Health & Safety best practice
Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.