Composite Fitter

Owen Daniels; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share options via salary sacrifice

25 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer +3% / 4%

Private health insurance after prob.

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Owen Daniels, based in Gloucester, is seeking a Composite Assembly Fitter to join a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business at the forefront of composite technology. You will assemble, bond and finish high-performance components for aerospace, defence, automotive and space sectors.

We value hands-on experience with composites, adhesion bonding, and reading engineering drawings. Join a team delivering cutting-edge projects with strong progression, a pension scheme and private health

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in fitting/assembly/manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working with composite materials.
• Knowledge of structural adhesive bonding processes.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out controlled structural adhesive bonding processes with surface prep and curing.
• Assemble composite components in line with drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Perform fettling and finishing using approved tools and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain jigs, fixtures and tooling per procedures.
• Complete production documentation and job bookings accurately.
• Identify and report assembly, tooling or component issues.
• Follow Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Maintain high standards of quality and housekeeping.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hand & power tools

Measuring equipment

Composite materials

Adhesive bonding

Lean manufacturing

Engineering apprenticeship

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification

Job description

Working Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm, Friday 8:00am–2:30pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Composite Assembly Fitter to join a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business at the forefront of composite technology. Supporting customers across the aerospace, defence, automotive and space sectors, the company is transforming the production of lightweight composite structures through innovative manufacturing processes and automation.

As a Composite Assembly Fitter, you will be responsible for the assembly, bonding and finishing of high-performance composite components, ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality standards and delivered in line with customer requirements.

Job Description

• Carry out controlled structural adhesive bonding processes, including surface preparation, adhesive application, curing and validation.
• Assemble composite components in line with engineering drawings, CAD data and manufacturing instructions.
• Perform fettling and finishing activities using approved tools and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain jigs, fixtures and tooling in accordance with company procedures.
• Complete production documentation and job bookings accurately.
• Identify and report assembly, tooling or component issues.
• Follow all Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Maintain excellent standards of quality and housekeeping.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience within a fitting, assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience working with composite materials.
• Knowledge of structural adhesive bonding processes.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification.
• Opportunity to purchase company share options through a salary sacrifice scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with 3% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
• Private health insurance following successful completion of probation.
• Career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing technology business.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects supporting the aerospace, defence, automotive and space sectors.

Must be able to successfully complete a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check.