Composite Trimmer / Fitter

Red Chilli Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chilli Recruitment is seeking a Senior Composite Trimmer / Fitter in Norwich, UK. The role is on-site with a full-time contract, offering an attractive salary and the opportunity to work on premium automotive components.

Responsibilities include precision trimming, bonding, and final assembly, with a focus on strict visual quality and production deadlines. Experience with prepreg carbon fibre and autoclave processes is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on composite trimming and fitting experience.
• Experience with prepreg carbon fibre.
• Knowledge of autoclave composite manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Trim and finish composite components to high cosmetic standards.
• Bond and assemble using structural adhesives.
• Follow drawings and build manuals to complete projects.

Skills

Composite trimming

Prepreg carbon fibre

Autoclave experience

Bonded assemblies

Jigs and fixtures

Hand and air tools

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Job description

Senior Composite Trimmer / Fitter

Location: Norwich, UK - On-site

Contract type: Full-time

Salary: £28,730 - £39,780 per annum, depending on experience

Working hours: 42.5 hours per week with flexible start times

Overtime: Paid at 1.3 times the standard rate

The Role

• Precision trimming and finishing of composite components.
• Working predominantly with prepreg carbon fibre, along with some glass fibre components.
• Bonding and complex assembly using structural adhesives.
• Working with jigs and fixtures.
• Following technical drawings and build manuals.
• Taking ownership of projects through trimming, bonding and final assembly.
• Maintaining the extremely high visual and cosmetic standards required for premium automotive components.
• Completing relevant production documentation and route cards.
• Working safely while maintaining quality and production deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on composite trimming and fitting experience.
• Experience working with prepreg carbon fibre.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, autoclave composite manufacturing.
• Experience with structural adhesives and bonded assemblies.
• Experience working with jigs and fixtures.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your work.
• Confidence using relevant hand and air tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of visual quality standards.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new processes.

Experience within premium automotive composites would be highly relevant. However, we are equally interested in strong candidates from aerospace, motorsport, marine or other advanced composites environments who have the right technical skills and quality mindset.

Senior Candidates - We Want to Hear From You

This position has genuine scope to grow.

The business is expanding, and we are particularly keen to speak with someone who could eventually become a senior or supervisory figure and take responsibility for the department as the company develops.

You do not need to know every internal process from day one. There will be time to learn the company’s products, customers and manufacturing methods.

Attitude, ownership and a genuine commitment to producing exceptional work are extremely important.

Working Hours

The standard working day is approximately 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. However, the company offers flexibility around start times, with some team members choosing to begin earlier.

You will work approximately 42.5 hours per week, with overtime available and paid at time and a third.