Composite Team Leader - Late Shift

Piran Composites; Newquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced manufacturing company in Newquay is seeking an experienced Composite Late Shift Team Leader to oversee a dedicated laminating team. The role involves hand laminating components and ensuring adherence to quality standards while maintaining health and safety guidelines. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of composite laminating experience within aerospace or motorsport sectors. The position offers a competitive salary, 20 days of holiday, and opportunities for growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Safe working environment

Training and improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in composite laminating, preferably within aerospace or motorsport.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a relaxed environment.
• Good time keeping and effective teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Hand laminate tooling and components using pre-preg materials.
• Lead the laminating team and coach members.
• Inspection and quality control of laminated components.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards in the laminating areas.

Skills

Leadership skills

Composite laminating experience

Communication skills

Time management

Computer skills (MS Office)

Job description

Piran Composites are an advanced carbon fibre manufacturing company producing high specification components and structures for aerospace and defence OEMs. We are seeking an experienced composite late shift team leader (1400-2230, Mon-Friday) to undertake a variety of tasks within the production environment, a minimum of 5 years experience of composite laminating within aerospace, motorsport, etc. is preferred. Some examples of the tasks you will be performing below:

Main Task of the Job

• Hand laminate tooling and components using pre-preg materials, core products and adhesive films
• Lead the laminating team, you are the go to shift leader and must posses leadership skills as well as a keen desire to improve and coach the team
• Inspection and quality control of laminated components
• Take a lead on health and safety on the laminating areas
• Ensure parts meet the required customer quality and traceability standards
• Work within Health and Safety guidelines at all times
• Use and maintain all supplied personal protective equipment in good condition
• Maintain all company tools and equipment in a safe and clean workable condition
• Working to achieve production and quality targets set for the department
• Report non-conformities and quality related issues to the Production Engineer.

To succeed in this role you will require good communication and leadership skills, ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge in correct methods, be a team player, good time keeping and be able to work under pressure but also in a relaxed environment. Experience and skill operating computers and MS office a plus. This is a good opportunity for someone to come in and integrate themselves into the team environment with constant training and improvement offered. With the right attitude and ambition there is scope to become highly skilled and well trained with plenty of further opportunity in the company to grow.

We are looking for an honest and hard working individual always looking to improve and eager to learn more. In exchange we offer a competitive salary, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, a good, safe working environment with the opportunity to work on cutting edge engineering and manufacturing projects that are not available anywhere else in Cornwall.