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Pattern Maker

Silverstone
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Contract Pattern Maker

Location: Silverstone
Rate: Up to £35 per hour (Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract (with potential extension)

A leading motorsport organisation is looking for a highly skilled Pattern Maker to support an elite-level vehicle development programme. Based at their Silverstone facility, this role sits within a fast-paced composites and prototype environment, contributing directly to the build and refinement of high-performance components.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture high-precision patterns used in composite tooling

Interpret CAD drawings and design data to produce accurate physical models

Work with materials such as model board, foam, resin, and tooling block

Sanding, shaping, and finishing patterns to tight tolerances

Collaborate closely with design, composites, and manufacturing teams

Support ongoing build cycles and upgrade programmes under tight timelines

What You’ll Need

Proven experience in pattern making or model making within motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or similar high-end manufacturing

Strong understanding of CAD interpretation and pattern finishing techniques

Hands-on skills with manual tools and workshop machinery

High attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure

Understanding of carbon fibre layup processes and composite tooling

Comfortable working in a fast-paced development setting

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Pattern Maker to join a world-class engineering environment and contribute to performance-critical vehicle development.

Apply now to be considered

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