Entry-Level Composite Structures Technician

AALTO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Pension Contributions

Income Protection & Life Assurance

Electric Vehicle & Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Job summary

AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace, is seeking manufacturing personnel for its Farnborough facility. You will manufacture and assemble aircraft structural sub-assemblies, inspect using calibrated tools, and follow precise drawings to meet quality standards.

Join a team that values safety, accuracy and collaborative problem-solving as you help deliver high‑volume aerospace components with a focus on continuous improvements and training in human factors, FOD prevention and COSHH.

Qualifications

• Strong practical hand skills from engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow detailed instructions.
• Careful, accurate with high attention to detail.
• Able to work safely under production targets and pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication with a collaborative approach.
• Basic computer proficiency including MS Office.
• Willingness to train in Human Factors, FOD prevention, Tool Control, Safety and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble aircraft structural sub-assemblies under supervision during training and as competence develops.
• Use measuring equipment and calibrated jigs to verify dimensions against specs.
• Follow engineering drawings, process instructions, quality standards and approved practices.
• Complete post-adhesive-bonding quality checks per QA requirements.
• Identify waste in assembly processes and help deliver safe, quality improvements.
• Support shop safety initiatives and implement countermeasures promptly.
• Stop work if there is risk and escalate issues.
• Maintain tool control, prevent foreign object debris, keep work area clean.
• Collaborate across the Manufacturing Facility to support delivery priorities.
• Participate in structured training, coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Hand skills

Read engineering drawings

Detail oriented

Safety under pressure

Team collaboration

MS Office

Training in HF/ FOD/ COSHH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace, is seeking manufacturing personnel for its Farnborough facility. You will manufacture and assemble aircraft structural sub-assemblies, inspect using calibrated tools, and follow precise drawings to meet quality standards.

Join a team that values safety, accuracy and collaborative problem-solving as you help deliver high‑volume aerospace components with a focus on continuous improvements and training in human factors, FOD prevention and COSHH.