Composite Technician

Contechs Consulting; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM to fill a Contract Composite Technician role at its Rotherham facility. You will manufacture RTM panels and composite components, perform lay-up, mould preparation, resin injection, and ensure quality records and traceability.

This 6-month contract requires attention to detail, health and safety adherence, and the ability to follow detailed manufacturing instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a composite manufacturing environment.
• Experience with RTM, lay-up, or mould preparation.
• Ability to follow detailed manufacturing instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Experience completing production documentation and traceability records.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and quality procedures in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture RTM panels and composite components per approved instructions.
• Carry out composite lay-up, mould preparation, resin injection, and finishing.
• Prepare materials, tooling and equipment for production and development.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and traceability records.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and report defects or issues.
• Support development trials while maintaining a safe, organized environment.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

RTM experience

Mould preparation

Quality documentation

Health & safety

Job description

Composite Technician

Position: Composite Technician

Sector: Advanced Manufacturing / Composites

Location: Rotherham

Position Type: Contract (6 Months)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate

About the Company

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of an innovative Automotive OEM. Due to increased project demand, they are looking for an experienced Composite Technician to join their expanding team on a contract basis at their Rotherham facility.

Job Description

• Manufacture RTM panels and composite components in line with approved manufacturing instructions and specifications.
• Carry out composite lay-up, mould preparation, resin injection, and finishing activities.
• Prepare materials, tooling, and equipment for both production and development activities.
• Complete and maintain accurate production, quality, and traceability records.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and report any defects, deviations, or equipment issues.
• Support material, tooling, and process development trials while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

Qualifications / Skills Needed

• Previous experience within a composite manufacturing environment.
• Experience of RTM, composite lay-up, mould preparation, or similar composite production processes.
• Ability to work from detailed manufacturing instructions and process specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Experience completing production documentation and traceability records.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures within a manufacturing environment.