Machinist - Weekend Shift
full-time•Silverstone
About this role
Machinist - Weekend Shift
Application Deadline: 4 February 2026
Department: Metallic Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Silverstone
Reporting To: Jack Dunsbee
Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Machinist to join our Machine Shop team working on a weekend shift. 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.
- 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.
- 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 and proactive.
- 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.
What you'll do
- The Machinist will manufacture high-quality metallic components to specification and deadline, ensuring all components meet quality and performance requirements. They will also support Quality Assurance activities and maintain effective communication between shifts.
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What does a Machinist - Weekend Shift do at Aston Martin F1?
As a Machinist - Weekend Shift at Aston Martin F1, you will: the Machinist will manufacture high-quality metallic components to specification and deadline, ensuring all components meet quality and performance requirements. They will also support Quality Assurance activities and maintain effective communication between shifts..
Is the Machinist - Weekend Shift position at Aston Martin F1 remote?
The Machinist - Weekend Shift position at Aston Martin F1 is based in Silverstone, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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