Composite Technician

Salary: £37,000–£40,000 per annum
Location: Near Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
Hours: Monday to Friday – Day Shift
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a pioneering space systems manufacturer near Didcot, supporting the build and integration of cutting-edge aerospace and space hardware.

As a Composites Technician, you’ll be a key member of the Manufacturing Assembly Integration Test (MAIT) team. You will manufacture and process fibre-based components, support R&D and space flight hardware assembly, and contribute to developing robust manufacturing procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking space and aerospace projects
• Clear paths for career progression and skills development
• Collaborative and innovative engineering environment

Composites Technician Responsibilities:

• Manufacture fibre-based components (Carbon Fibre, Glass Fibre, Aramid Fibre) using methods such as layup, resin impregnation, VARTM, or autoclave curing, followed by finishing processes
• Produce simple tooling, moulds, and patterns using epoxy or foam-based materials
• Support the assembly of both R&D and space flight hardware
• Assist in writing Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) and Test Procedures
• Provide facility management support and contribute to process improvements
• Work with Project PA Managers to define and document qualified MAIT processes
• Participate in customer and internal reviews, and visit subcontractors/suppliers as needed
• Demonstrate flexibility with occasional long days or weekends to meet project schedules

Requirements:

• Strong engineering discipline with significant experience in assembling precision components
• Proven expertise in composites manufacturing and the use of detailed assembly procedures
• Comprehensive understanding of engineering drawings, surface finishes, tolerances, and materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, logical approach
• Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities with the capacity to work independently and plan ahead

Desirable:

• Apprenticeship training in Mechanical Engineering is highly advantageous
• Previous experience in the space industry with knowledge of ECSS standards
• Understanding of aerospace processes and components
• Eligibility to gain security clearance (must have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years)

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