Composite Technician - Trim and Assembly

As a Composite Trimmer / Fitter, you will play a critical role in the manufacture of high‑quality carbon fibre components. You will be responsible for the precise trimming, fitting and bonding of composite parts, ensuring all work meets exacting engineering, quality and performance standards.  This role operates in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment where accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Trim composite materials using specialised hand and power tools, working to tight tolerances defined by engineering drawings.
• Fit composite components for bonded assemblies, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.
• Bond and assemble composite components in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Carry out composite repairs, including filling voids and repairing damage using appropriate repair techniques.
• Conduct self‑inspection of completed parts to ensure full compliance with engineering drawings and process requirements.
• Work closely with colleagues across the composites team and wider departments to optimise workflow, meet production targets and continually improve component quality.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment, strictly following 5S and LEAN principles.
• Accurately complete all required data capture to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Work in line with company values and behaviours, encouraging the same standards in others.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements at all times.
• Maintain high standards of personal conduct and professionalism, acting as a positive ambassador for the department.
• Uphold brand guidelines and maintain a high standard of departmental presentation.
• Work to defined quality standards and proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate awareness of cost cap requirements and ensure compliance within your role.

Core Competencies

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to consistently follow and apply departmental quality standards.
• Effective personal time management to ensure on‑time delivery of work.
• Strong team player, collaborating effectively within the composites department and across the wider business.

This role operates on a weekend shift, Saturday to Monday, working 06:30 to 18:30 

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. 

• Substantial experience in composite trimming and assembly ideally within Formula 1.
• Proven ability to trim composite components to precise dimensions and tight tolerances.
• Full understanding of adhesive specifications and their properties.
• Knowledge of a wide range of surface preparation methods for composite bonding.
• Proficient in composite repair techniques.

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Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.