Machinist Turner - Nights

Aston Martin Formula One Team, Silverstone, England, GB

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled Machinist to join our Metallic 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.

Please note this role is working on a night shift Monday to Thursday 17:00 - 03:30

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.