Composite Shift Lead - Nightshift
Location
Enstone, England, United Kingdom
Department
Management and Manufacturing
Job Type
Full-Time
Experience
Mid-Senior Level
Job Description
We are building something special at Alpine.
Our pursuit of excellence is relentless, and we’re recruiting to add to our Composite team made up of passionate individuals who are constantly pushing boundaries and driving performance. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and want to be part of the exciting world of F1, this is your moment.
We’re currently seeking a Composite Shift Lead to join our Composites Production team on the night shift. This is a pivotal leadership role, ensuring smooth operations, high-quality output, and team development across our composite manufacturing processes.
The Role
Reporting to the Production Manager (Composites), you’ll lead, and support Cell Leads and technicians across the full Composite production operation. You’ll be the go-to person for Composites during your shift, coordinating resources, solving problems, and driving high performance.
Key Responsibilities
You’re a confident leader with a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in composite manufacturing and production. You’re calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellence.
Essential Skills & Experience
We value dedication and reward it with a unique working environment and competitive benefits, including:
If you’re ready to drive performance at the heart of Alpine’s composites production operation, we want to hear from you.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Our pursuit of excellence is relentless, and we’re recruiting to add to our Composite team made up of passionate individuals who are constantly pushing boundaries and driving performance. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and want to be part of the exciting world of F1, this is your moment.
We’re currently seeking a Composite Shift Lead to join our Composites Production team on the night shift. This is a pivotal leadership role, ensuring smooth operations, high-quality output, and team development across our composite manufacturing processes.
The Role
Reporting to the Production Manager (Composites), you’ll lead, and support Cell Leads and technicians across the full Composite production operation. You’ll be the go-to person for Composites during your shift, coordinating resources, solving problems, and driving high performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor Cell Leads, supporting development and performance across the shift
- Manage shift scheduling, workflow, and production targets, ensuring effective handover
- Oversee your shifts Composite Production operations, ensuring quality and efficiency on your shift
- Review technical drawings and support accurate time/method estimates
- Ensure timely preparation of tooling, materials, and fixtures
- Maintain data accuracy in ERP systems (e.g. D365)
- Champion safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement
- Act as understudy and deputy to the Production Manager when required
You’re a confident leader with a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in composite manufacturing and production. You’re calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellence.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven expertise in laminating, curing, trimming, and all composite production techniques
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions
- Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred)
- Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
- Understanding of quality control, health & safety, and environmental compliance
- Organised, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
- Motorsport or high-performance engineering experience
- Knowledge of DFM, Lean Manufacturing, and sustainability practices
- Coaching or mentoring experience
We value dedication and reward it with a unique working environment and competitive benefits, including:
- Competitive salary and good pension scheme
- Free onsite gym and subsidised restaurant
- Private Medical insurance and Medicash
- A collaborative, ambitious team culture
- Opportunities to grow and make a real impact on performance
If you’re ready to drive performance at the heart of Alpine’s composites production operation, we want to hear from you.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.