Deputy Cell Lead in Chipping Norton

At Alpine Formula One Team, we have an opportunity to join our well-established Composites department as a Deputy Cell Lead in our Trimming & Assembly Team on the weekday night shift. The Deputy Cell Lead – Trimming & Assembly plays a dual role, combining hands-on composite manufacturing with supervisory and planning responsibilities. Working closely with the Cell Leader, this role ensures the smooth execution of daily production activities, supports team coordination, and contributes to planning, quality control, and continuous improvement. The Deputy Cell Lead acts as a key support figure within the cell, positively advocating to maintain high standards of output, safety, and team performance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Production & Technical (Approx. 50%)
  • Perform hands‑on composite manufacturing tasks, including laminating, trimming, and assembly, to support production output.
  • Ensure components are produced to specification, quality standards, and deadlines.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to manufacture parts accurately.
  • Maintain accurate work order bookings and traceability using D365 and other systems.
  • Support the preparation and setup of tooling, materials, and fixtures for upcoming tasks.
• Supervision & Planning (Approx. 50%)
  • Assist the Cell Leader in coordinating daily workload and setting team targets.
  • Set up workload for the next shift for others as required.
  • Ensure all paperwork for production projects is readily available and the latest issue.
  • Monitor progress against production schedules and elevate issues as needed.
  • Support team members with technical queries and provide informal coaching.
  • Create care notes to improve processes.
  • Communicate effectively with the Shift Lead and Cell Leader to report progress and resolve issues.
  • Participate in planning meetings and contribute to scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Help maintain workshop organisation, equipment readiness, and compliance with H&S standards.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support a good handover between shifts.
  • Understudy to the Cell lead, deputising for them in their absence as required.

Additional

• Take personal responsibility for your health and safety and for that of others who may be affected by your actions and behaviour.
• Comply with the Teams’ requirements for environmental protection.
• Support the teams Equality, Diversity and Inclusion goals.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably required by the Team.

The Person:

• Skilled in laminating, trimming, and assembly of composite components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Knowledge of quality standards and inspection techniques.
• Proficient in using systems like D365 for work order booking and traceability.
• Experience in preparing tooling, materials, and fixtures for production.
• Ability to multitask and support planning needs.
• Provide informal technical guidance and mentoring to team members.
• Effective communicator with positive and professional interpersonal skills.
• Team‑oriented with a constructive, proactive and flexible approach.
• Strong work ethic.

Our offer to you:

Working for Alpine F1 Team, you will work with leading professionals, with every person impacting race car performance on a global stage and enjoy our state‑of‑the‑art facilities. We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on‑site gym, a subsidised restaurant and many more additional benefits. Additionally, the thrill of pioneering innovation in Formula One racing provides numerous career development opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

What we offer in return for your hard work and dedication: we offer a team who is truly ambitious with their goals, with a unique and friendly working environment and competitive remuneration – including pension, free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant, and many others. We are located in a desirable part of the Cotswolds and also have access to many local discounts in the area.

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. If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form.