Composite Operative

Searchability NS&D; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D in Belfast is seeking a Composite Operative to manufacture aerospace composite components on-site. You will follow engineering specs, perform lay-ups, and prepare parts for curing, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process.

The role requires prior manufacturing and warehouse experience, ability to work independently and in a team, and basic computer literacy. NVQ Level 2 and manual handling training are desirable qualifications.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture composite components following engineering specs and production processes.
• Cut, prepare and lay up composite materials.
• Prepare components for autoclave curing.
• Carry out finishing on cured components and tooling.
• Read and follow technical work instructions and procedures.
• Maintain high quality, safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Warehouse experience

Team player

Basic computer literacy

Read work instructions

Education

NVQ Level 2

Manual handling training

Job description

• £21.74 per hour Umbrella, with rates up to £30.32 depending on shift pattern
• Belfast | Fully on-site
• BPSS clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading aerospace manufacturer specialising in the production of aerostructures for commercial aircraft, defence platforms and business jets. They are looking for a Composite Operative to join their manufacturing team in Belfast, producing high-quality composite components in accordance with engineering specifications and established production processes.

THE COMPOSITE OPERATIVE ROLE:

As a Composite Operative, you will manufacture composite components using a range of materials, tooling and equipment, following detailed engineering requirements and work instructions. You may be involved in cutting and preparing composite materials, performing lay-up operations, preparing components for autoclave curing or carrying out finishing work on cured components and associated tooling.

You will play an important role in ensuring components meet the required quality standards while maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manufacturing composite components in line with engineering specifications and defined production processes.
• Cutting, preparing and laying up composite materials.
• Preparing composite components for autoclave curing.
• Carrying out finishing operations on cured components and associated tooling.
• Reading and following technical work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Using the correct materials, tooling and equipment to produce aerospace components to a high standard.
• Maintaining quality, safety and housekeeping standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a wider production team.
• Working a range of shifts and undertaking overtime when required.

COMPOSITE OPERATIVE ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Previous aerospace or composite manufacturing experience.
• NVQ Level 2 in manufacturing, engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Manual handling training.