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Composite Technician

Lee on the Solent, United Kingdom

Vacancy Details

  • Location: Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  • Pay: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year  
  • Work Location: In person
  • Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

We are seeking a skilled Composite Technician with a solid background across a range of advanced composite manufacturing processes. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and thrives in a precision-driven environment.  

Customer Relationship
Personal Evolution
Technical Expertise

Key Responsibilities



  • Manufacture composite components using hand lay up, resin infusion and pre preg techniques
  • Prepare plugs and moulds, lay-up dry fibre reinforcements, consumables, and vacuum systems
  • Interpret and work from engineering drawings, laminates schedules, and work instructions
  • Ensure components meet quality, dimensional, and cosmetic standards for key customers within Aerospace and Wind Energy.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
  • Identify and resolve process or quality issues proactively within a project based environment.


Experience



Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Composite Technician, with a strong focus on infusion processes, and other advanced processing methods.
  • Good understanding of composite materials (carbon fibre, glass fibre, resins, cores)
  • Experience with vacuum systems, leak detection, and process control
  • Ability to work accurately, consistently, and to tight tolerances
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team


Desirable (but not essential)

  • Experience in aerospace, marine, automotive, or motorsport composites
  • Knowledge of health & safety standards relating to composite manufacturing
  • Experience with tooling, mould preparation, and finishing processes
  • Experience with electrical installation.


Experience 

  • Composite: 3 years (preferred)




What's great in the job?


    • Competitive salary (based on experience)
    • A key leadership role in a technically advanced and growing business
    • This is a UK role with a UK right to work required
    • Supportive and collaborative work culture focused on innovation and performance

What We Offer



Company Pension



Eat & Drink

Fruit, coffee and
snacks provided.