Trainee Production Planner – Composite Manufacturing
Motorsport – Aerospace – Full Training Provided
Location: Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Permanent
Career Development Opportunity
Full Training Provided
Salary – Neg dep on experience within the industry
Looking to Start a Career in Production Planning?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Composite Production Planner to join a leading composite manufacturing business supplying high-performance components to the motorsport, automotive, aerospace, and marine industries.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual looking to build a long-term career within manufacturing, engineering, and production planning. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this role ideal for candidates looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced engineering environment.
About the Company
Our client is a specialist composite manufacturer producing structural and non-structural composite components for some of the world’s most demanding industries, including Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, and Marine.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Trainee Production Planner to their operations team.
The Role
Working closely with the Production Manager, Production Coordinator, Workflow Coordinator, and Manufacturing Team Leaders, you’ll support the planning and coordination of production activities across multiple manufacturing departments.
You’ll play a key role in helping ensure production schedules, workflow priorities, and customer delivery deadlines are achieved.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to composite manufacturing processes and develop valuable production planning and supply chain skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with creating and maintaining production schedules
- Support the coordination of manufacturing activities across multiple departments
- Update and maintain production data within ERP systems
- Monitor workflow and production progress
- Track customer delivery requirements and project deadlines
- Support production planning meetings and progress updates
- Assist with material planning and communicate shortages or delays
- Coordinate supplier communications regarding lead times and deliveries
- Prepare delivery documentation when required
- Provide administrative support to the production and operations teams
Skills & Experience Essential
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Proactive and motivated approach to work
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Interest in manufacturing, engineering, production planning, or operations
Desirable
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Exposure to engineering or production environments
- Experience within composites, aerospace, automotive, or motorsport industries
- Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems
What You’ll Gain
- Full training and mentoring
- Career progression within manufacturing and production planning
- Exposure to advanced composite manufacturing processes
- Opportunity to work with leading customers across Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, and Marine sectors
- Supportive team environment
- Long-term career development opportunities
Why Apply?
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to break into production planning, manufacturing coordination, supply chain planning, or engineering operations.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, administrator looking to move into manufacturing, or someone with shop floor experience seeking career progression, this role offers structured development and excellent long-term prospects.
Apply today to begin your career within a growing, high-performance engineering environment.
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Composite Laminators & Trimmers – Formula 1 & Motorsport Projects
Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire
Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract (Outside IR35)
Shifts: Multiple Shifts Available (Days, Nights, Weekends)
Sector: Formula 1, Motorsport & High-Performance Automotive
The Opportunity
We’re seeking skilled Composite Laminators and Composite Trimmers/Fitters to join industry-leading motorsport and high-performance automotive programmes based in Silverstone — the heart of Motorsport Valley.
You’ll work on advanced carbon fibre components for Formula 1 teams, hypercar manufacturers, and elite motorsport clients, contributing to the design and build of performance-critical parts.
These are outside IR35 contract positions with excellent long-term potential, competitive rates, and immediate starts available.
Available Roles
Composite Laminators
- Layup of pre-preg carbon fibre and advanced composite materials
- Work from engineering drawings, templates, and layup manuals
- Apply vacuum bagging, de-bulking, and curing processes
- Trim and finish to the highest motorsport standards
Composite Trimmers / Fitters
- Trim, drill, bond, and assemble composite components
- Work to fine tolerances using jigs, fixtures, and hand tools
- Prepare, fit, and finish carbon fibre parts for F1 and motorsport applications
- Maintain consistent quality in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience in composite laminating or trimming
- Background in Formula 1, motorsport, aerospace, or high-performance automotive
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances
- Strong understanding of composite layup, bonding, and finishing techniques
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and layup manuals
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and workloads
Contract Details
- 6-month rolling contracts with opportunity for extension
- Outside IR35 engagement
- Attractive hourly rates depending on experience and shift
- Immediate start dates available
Location
Based in Silverstone, Northamptonshire, within easy reach of: Brackley, Banbury, Bicester, Towcester, Milton Keynes, and Northampton.
Why Join?
This is your chance to work with some of the most respected names in Formula 1 and high-performance engineering. You’ll be part of a highly skilled team producing world-class carbon fibre components that define speed, performance, and precision.
If you take pride in your craft and thrive under pressure, this is the perfect next step for you.
Apply Now
Ready to take your composite career to the next level? Send your CV today to be considered for upcoming Formula 1, motorsport, and automotive composite projects in Silverstone.
Mechanical Inspection Team Leader – Formula 1
Motorsport Valley, Northamptonshire
Circa £62,500 + Excellent Benefits
Monday – Friday | 07:00 – 15:30
Lead Inspection Excellence in Formula One.
GTS are partnering with a world-leading Formula One team to recruit a Mechanical Inspection Team Leader to join their Quality Assurance function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Inspector, Lead Inspector or CMM Programmer looking to take the next step in their career.
The role combines hands-on inspection and metrology activities with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of world-class quality standards across a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment. Approximately 60% of your time will be spent carrying out technical inspection and CMM programming activities, with the remainder focused on team leadership, planning, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working at the cutting edge of motorsport technology, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring every component meets the exacting standards required for Formula One competition.
The Role
As Mechanical Inspection Team Leader, you will oversee the daily operation of the inspection department, supporting a team of inspectors while remaining actively involved in complex inspection and metrology activities.
You will coordinate inspection priorities, support production requirements, mentor team members and act as the technical expert for CMM programming and dimensional inspection activities.
This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability and problem-solving skills within a precision engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership
- Lead, motivate and support the Mechanical Inspection team on a day-to-day basis
- Allocate workloads and inspection priorities to meet manufacturing schedules
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to inspectors
- Conduct team briefings and communicate departmental objectives
- Monitor team performance and support continuous development
- Promote a strong quality and safety culture across the department
- Act as the first point of escalation for inspection-related issues
Inspection & Metrology
- Programme and operate CMM equipment using PC-DMIS software
- Perform dimensional inspection of precision machined components and assemblies
- Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T specifications
- Generate and maintain inspection programmes and documentation
- Utilise a range of metrology equipment including:
- CMMs
- Portable Arms
- Shadowgraphs
- Surface Finish Equipment
- Contour Measurement Equipment
- Conventional Measuring Tools
- Review inspection reports and approve component release documentation
- Support first-off, in-process and final inspection activities
- Investigate non-conformances and support corrective actions
Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements in inspection efficiency and quality processes
- Support implementation of best practice metrology techniques
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Production and Engineering teams to improve product quality
- Standardise inspection methods and reporting procedures
- Contribute to departmental KPIs and performance objectives
About You Essential Requirements
- Proven experience within a Mechanical Inspection, Quality Inspection or Metrology environment
- Strong hands-on CMM programming experience using PC-DMIS
- Excellent understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience inspecting complex precision-machined components
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes
- Previous experience supporting, mentoring or leading colleagues within an inspection function
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Desirable Requirements
- Previous Team Leader, Lead Inspector or Senior Inspector experience
- Experience within Formula One, Motorsport, Aerospace or other high-precision industries
- Experience using PolyWorks or other metrology software
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement knowledge
- HNC/HND or equivalent Engineering qualification
What’s On Offer
- Strong salary depending on experience
- Monday to Friday working pattern (07:00 – 15:30)
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Childcare support schemes
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Technology and vehicle benefit schemes
- On-site gym and fitness facilities
- Subsidised restaurant and café
- The opportunity to work within one of the world’s most prestigious Formula One organisations
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced CMM Programmer, Senior Inspector or Quality Professional looking to combine hands-on metrology expertise with leadership responsibilities, we’d love to hear from you.
Join a team where precision, innovation and performance drive success at the very highest level of motorsport.
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