Composite Fitter

Winsearch; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading composites manufacturer is seeking an experienced Composite Fitter to join their team. You will interpret engineering drawings and specifications to trim, fit, bond, and assemble composite components for high-performance applications in Motorsport, Automotive, and Aerospace. This role requires confidence with hand and power tools, strong attention to quality standards, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. If you're passionate about precision engineering and quality-driven work, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in trimming, fitting, bonding, and assembling composite parts.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Familiarity with health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Trimming

Fitting

Bonding

Assembling

Interpret engineering drawings

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...