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Company ALPINE RACING LIMITED
Job Description
At Alpine Formula One Team, every component matters. From front wings to floor assemblies, the quality and precision of our composite parts directly influence performance on track. We're looking for an experienced Deputy Cell Lead to join our Laminating Cell on the night shift on an initial 18 month fixed term contract, helping to deliver world-class composite components in one of the fastest-paced manufacturing environments in motorsport.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled laminating technician who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, or for an existing team leader looking to further develop their people and production management skills within Formula One.
The Role
Working alongside the Cell Lead, you will play a key role in driving the daily output, quality and performance of the Laminating Cell. You'll act as the link between technicians and leadership, ensuring production targets are achieved whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and teamwork. As a technical leader within the cell, you'll support and mentor technicians, coordinate workloads, resolve production challenges and help create an environment where the team can consistently deliver race-ready parts to demanding deadlines.
No two shifts are the same in Formula One. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Cell Lead in the day-to-day running of the Laminating Cell.
- Coordinate workloads and priorities to ensure production targets and delivery deadlines are met.
- Act as the primary communication link between technicians and Cell Lead, ensuring clear direction and effective shift handovers.
- Lead by example, promoting high standards of craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail.
- Support, mentor and develop composite technicians within the team.
- Monitor production progress and proactively address issues affecting quality, efficiency or delivery.
- Conduct regular quality checks and ensure components are manufactured to engineering specifications.
- Manage and communicate any non-conformances in line with departmental procedures.
- Ensure effective organisation of work areas, materials and components throughout the shift.
- Champion health, safety and housekeeping standards within the cell.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities, helping to enhance production performance and efficiency.
- Act as deputy for the Cell Lead when required.
About You
You will have a strong background in composite manufacturing, ideally with significant experience in laminating high-performance composite components. You are passionate about quality, thrive under pressure and enjoy supporting others to achieve their best. You'll bring:
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- Proven experience within a composite laminating environment.
- A strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing methods and quality requirements.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming production challenges.
- Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting colleagues within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a team.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and production management systems, including Dynamics 365.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality-first manufacturing.
- A flexible, resilient and positive approach in a high-performance environment.
Why Alpine?
At Alpine Formula One Team, you'll be part of a passionate group of people pushing the boundaries of engineering performance every day. Working within our Composites department, you'll see first-hand how your contribution helps turn innovative designs into race-winning components. If you're ready to combine your composite manufacturing expertise with leadership responsibility in one of the world's most exciting engineering environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Alpine Racing UK Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves. We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc.
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BWT Alpine Formula One Team competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship with Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly and rising star Franco Colapinto. The two drivers, under the leadership of Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore and Managing Director Steve Nielsen and piloting the revolutionary Alpine A526, are driving forward the team's charge during a highly competitive Formula One season.
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The team operates out of its Enstone factory in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, where it has been based since 1992, in its previous guises as Benetton Formula, Renault F1 Team and Lotus F1 Team. Enstone has a winning legacy with seven Formula One World Championships including the Drivers’ World Championship [1994, 1995, 2005 and 2006] with Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, and the Constructors’ World Championship [1995, 2005 and 2006].
The team’s 2026 car, the A526, is designed and built on-site with the 1000-strong workforce working hard towards the new opportunities presented in the 24-race season.
For more information, please head to www.alpinef1.com
Alpine, a brand born from racing
Alpine’s history dates back to 1955 when Jean Rédélé, a young man passionate about competition, formed the automotive brand. Fast forward nearly 70 years, and Alpine is now at the forefront of motor racing, competing alongside the elite in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and the World Endurance Championship as well as many other motorsport disciplines.
The original A110 road car was introduced in 1962 and, by the early 1970s, Alpine was a major force in topflight rally competition. In 1971, Alpine took the three steps on the podium of the world-famous Rallye Monte Carlo for the first time and later again in 1973. The company went on to win the World Rally Championship Manufacturers’ title later that year.
Alpine achieved one of its most famous motorsport triumphs in 1978; overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Filled with this racing passion and savoir-faire, the brand continued to release new and innovative road cars throughout the 70s and 80s, including the A310 V6 and the GTA.
As soon as Alpine's relaunch in 2012 was announced, a competition programme was born to develop the brand's awareness. This commitment was underlined in endurance racing, which has enjoyed numerous successes on international circuits. Fast forward to 2021 and Alpine took its very first steps into the elite realms of Formula 1, after Luca de Meo announced the company’s decision to enter the series as the rebranded Alpine F1 Team.
In 2024, the brand is reiterating its commitment to Formula 1, Endurance, Rally, Cup, GT and the SimRacing sphere through Esports.
A busy calendar for 2024, punctuated by the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the World Endurance Championship, the FFSA GT4 European Series, FFSA Championnat de France GT, the Championnat de France FFSA des Rallyes, but also by customer competitions organised by the brand, such as the Alpine Elf Rally Trophy on the road and the Alpine Elf Europa Cup on the track.
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