Aerospace Composite Technician – Belfast (Shift)

Airbus; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus in Belfast is seeking a Composite Operative for a 12‑month initial contract. You will help manufacture aerospace composites, work 36 hours per week on shift patterns with a 39.5% premium, and require BPSS+ clearance.

As part of a high‑calibre engineering team, you’ll follow defined processes, prepare and lay up materials, perform curing and finishing, and uphold safety and quality in a world‑class aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Warehouse or production experience.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Producing composite components in line with engineering and quality requirements.
• Following defined processes, using supplied materials, tooling and instructions.
• Preparing, cutting and laying up composite materials for autoclave curing.
• Carrying out finishing operations on cured components and tooling.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and compliant working environment at all times.
• Reading and understanding work instructions and production documentation.
• Working flexibly across shift patterns and completing overtime where required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Basic computer literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in manufacturing or engineering

Job description

Airbus in Belfast is seeking a Composite Operative for a 12‑month initial contract. You will help manufacture aerospace composites, work 36 hours per week on shift patterns with a 39.5% premium, and require BPSS+ clearance.

As part of a high‑calibre engineering team, you’ll follow defined processes, prepare and lay up materials, perform curing and finishing, and uphold safety and quality in a world‑class aerospace environment.