Composite Fitter

Winsearch; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading composites manufacturer in the UK is looking for an experienced Composite Fitter to join their team. This position involves interpreting engineering drawings, trimming, fitting, and bonding complex composite parts for high-performance applications in motorsport and aerospace. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and excel in following quality control and safety procedures. This is a great opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment with a focus on quality and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience with trimming, fitting, bonding, and assembling composite parts.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Attention to detail for quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Trim, shape and fit composite parts.
• Bond composite components with adhesives.
• Assemble parts in the correct sequence.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify defects.
• Follow quality procedures and health & safety standards.

Skills

Trimming composite parts

Fitting composite components

Bonding using adhesives

Interpreting engineering drawings

Conducting visual inspections

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Winsearch is proud to be partnering with a leading composites manufacturer as they look to strengthen their team with an experienced Composite Fitter.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business working on high-performance components across Motorsport, Automotive and Aerospace. If you're confident with trimming, fitting, bonding and assembling composite parts — and want to be part of a growing, quality-driven team — we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Composite Fitter, you will play a key role in producing precision-engineered composite assemblies that meet exacting quality standards. Working from engineering drawings and work instructions, you'll carry out fitting, shaping, trimming, bonding, and assembly of a wide range of components.

You will :

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Trim, shape and fit composite parts using hand and power tools.
• Bond composite components using adhesives, resins and specialist materials.
• Assemble parts in the correct sequence to ensure alignment, fit and finish.
• Conduct visual inspections and identify defects or deviations.
• Follow established quality procedures and health & safety standards.

Work closely with the Fitting Team Lead and Engineering teams to resolve challenges and support continuous impr...