Application Deadline: 14 July 2026
Department: Metallic Manufacturing
Location: Silverstone
Description
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Metallic Tool Stores Controller to support our high-performance Metallic Machining Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring our machining operations run efficiently by delivering exceptional tooling management, inventory control, and technical support. Working in a fast-paced, precision manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for maintaining the availability and performance of tooling and consumables while driving continuous improvement and cost-effective solutions. Your contribution will directly support our ambition of consistently competing at the very highest level of motorsport.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the machine shop tool stores, ensuring all tooling, consumables, and assemblies are organised, controlled, and readily accessible.
- Maintain accurate stock levels of new, used, and regrind tooling to prevent production shortages.
- Source alternative tooling solutions and work with suppliers to achieve the best value and performance.
- Coordinate tooling regrinds and replacements while monitoring cost savings.
- Support machinists with tooling requirements and technical problem-solving.
- Collaborate with Production Engineering and CAM Programming to improve tool life and machining performance.
- Raise purchase requisitions and maintain accurate tooling expenditure records.
- Assemble and disassemble tooling in line with setup documentation.
- Ensure tooling is production-ready, organised, and compliant with quality and health & safety standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the department.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support departmental objectives.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience within Formula One, motorsport, aerospace, or other high-precision manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining technologies, tool wear, and tooling optimisation.
- Experience assessing and managing tooling regrinds.
- Competence in tooling assembly and the use of precision measuring equipment.
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Good IT, numerical, and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and respond quickly to changing production priorities.
- A strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and Health & Safety.
Benefits
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.
