Composite Technician

Jonathan Lee Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking a hands-on Composite Technician in Coventry to join a fast-paced aerospace and advanced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on working with carbon fibre components, ensuring quality, safety and precision in every task.

This temporary assignment runs until the end of December, offering immediate start and the opportunity to contribute to high-strength, lightweight assemblies, traceability and continuous improvement in production.

Qualifications

• Experience working with cured carbon fibre or advanced composites.
• Proficient with hand and power tools for trimming, routing, drilling, abrading and assembly.
• Experience bonding components using structural adhesives per work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and traceability.
• Knowledge of health and safety expectations in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Trim composite parts to scribe lines and tight tolerances.
• Assemble subcomponents, abrade surfaces and prep for bonding.
• Bond components using adhesives with jigs and fixtures for assemblies.
• Interpret and work from drawings, instructions, process specs and docs.
• Record production data including material traceability and time bookings.
• Maintain health and safety, cleanliness, and right-first-time production.

Skills

Carbon fibre experience

Hand & power tools

Adhesive bonding

Attention to detail

Health & Safety

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Step into an exciting production role as a Composite Technician and enjoy a hands-on position in the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industry, based in Coventry. This Composite Technician opportunity offers immediate start options, a temporary contract lasting until the end of December, and a chance to work with advanced carbon fibre composite components where quality, safety, and precision really matter.

What You Will Do:

• Trim composite parts accurately to scribe lines and tight tolerances as a Composite Technician.
• Fit subcomponents together, abrade cured carbon surfaces, and prepare areas for bonding.
• Bond composite components using structural adhesives with jigs and fixtures to build higher-level assemblies.
• Work confidently from technical drawings, work instructions, process specifications, and manufacturing documentation as a Composite Technician.
• Complete production information accurately, including material traceability and time bookings.
• Maintain strong standards of Health and Safety, cleanliness, and right-first-time production in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Bring:

• Prior experience working with cured carbon fibre or other advanced composite parts and assemblies as a Composite Technician.
• Confident experience using hand and power tools for trimming, routing, drilling, abrading, and assembly work to tight tolerances.
• Experience bonding composite components using structural adhesives and following work instructions and process specifications.
• A strong attention to detail with a clear commitment to quality and traceability, staying calm and focused when production timelines are tight.
• Practical knowledge of Health and Safety expectations within a manufacturing or controlled production environment.

This Composite Technician role plays a vital part in supporting high-strength, lightweight composite manufacturing capabilities, including advanced armour systems, vehicle platform armour, and commercial composite solutions. This company has 90 years of experience in producing high-performance composite materials, and your work will directly contribute to dependable output, consistent standards, and continuous improvement across production teams.

Location:

This Composite Technician position is based in Coventry.