Composite Technician

DFS Composites Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

DFS Composites Limited, located in Lee-on-the-Solent, is looking for a skilled Composite Technician to enhance our team. The role involves manufacturing composite components using various advanced processes, ensuring high-quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in infusion processes and a solid understanding of composite materials. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary ranging from £35,000 to £38,000 per year.

Additional perks include company pension and free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Composite Technician preferred.
• Good understanding of carbon fibre, glass fibre, and resins.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture composite components using hand layup and resin infusion.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Ensure components meet quality and dimensional standards.

Skills

Composite Technician

Infusion processes

Composite materials understanding

Vacuum systems

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

DFS Composites is a leading provider of high-precision mould tools and fixtures for composite manufacturing processes. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and advanced engineering, we deliver bespoke tooling solutions from design through to delivery — with an emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, and precision.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Composite Technician with a solid background across a range of advanced composite manufacturing processes. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and thrives in a precision-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture composite components using hand lay up, resin infusion and pre preg techniques
• Prepare plugs and moulds, lay-up dry fibre reinforcements, consumables, and vacuum systems
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, laminates schedules, and work instructions
• Ensure components meet quality, dimensional, and cosmetic standards for key customers within Aerospace and Wind Energy.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
• Identify and resolve process or quality issues proactively within a project based environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Composite Technician, with a strong focus on infusion processes, and other advanced processing methods.
• Good understanding of composite materials (carbon fibre, glass fibre, resins, cores)
• Experience with vacuum systems, leak detection, and process control
• Ability to work accurately, consistently, and to tight tolerances
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in aerospace, marine, automotive, or motorsport composites
• Knowledge of health & safety standards relating to composite manufacturing
• Experience with tooling, mould preparation, and finishing processes
• Experience with electrical installation.

Experience

• Composite: 3 years (preferred)
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person (DFS Composites UK factory, Lee-On-The-Solent)