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Manufacturing Technician - Composites

Swift Group Limited

Hull and East Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking Manufacturing Technicians including Trimmers and Support Workers. The roles involve supporting the production of GRP parts with an emphasis on maintaining high standards and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have experience in the Caravan or Motorhome industries, or possess relevant skills and a willingness to learn. Strong attention to detail and effective communication are essential for achieving production targets and quality standards.

Qualifications

  • Ability to work in a fast paced and temperature controlled manufacturing environment.
  • Must read and understand technical documents and drawings.
  • Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

  • Cut and trim composite GRP panels using air tools.
  • Manufacture GRP composite panels and maintain a clean workstation.
  • Participate in daily team meetings and meet production targets.

Skills

Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Use of hand/power tools
Excellent communication
Job description
The Opportunity

Manufacturing Technicians — We are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Technicians to join our team here at Swift Group within our Composites department. We are looking for a Trimmer and a support worker. These roles will be responsible for supporting the manufacture of GRP parts to a high standard. The ideal candidates will be a good all‑rounder who has some experience in the Caravan/Motorhome or similar industry or be willing to learn. We are looking for somebody who is committed, dedicated and focused on achieving results at the highest of standard.

Although experience of working in the Caravan/Motorhome industry is preferred we will consider applications from other industries providing you can demonstrate the right skills.

Main Responsibilities
  • Trimmer
    • Cut and trim composite GRP panels with air tools.
    • Collect material from storage, cut to a pattern or scribed detail, inspect for quality defects and deliver to a finishing area.
  • Support worker
    • Manufacture GRP composite panels.
    • Move molds to required areas using injecting machines to inject materials into molds, laying glass fibre into molds and then demold the product.
    • Ensure proper handling, storage, and identification of parts and tools.
    • Maintain a clean and organised workstation in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards.
    • Participate in daily team meetings to review targets, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities.
    • Operate equipment or machinery as needed if suitably trained, such as edging machines and trimmers.
    • Ensuring production targets are met working to schedule and timescales.
    • Read and understand drawings when producing products.
    • Deliver high standard of work to ensure quality targets are met.
    • Communicate effectively with team members and leaders and work collaboratively with all stakeholders in the business.
    • Attend additional training when needed.
    • Adhere to Swift Group policies and procedures and be an advocate and champion our EPIC Core Values.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast paced and physically demanding/temperature controlled manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail skills with a commitment to achieve excellent quality products.
  • Have the ability to read and understand technical documents, drawings and instructions.
  • Be respectful, confident and flexible in line with our EPIC Core Values.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Be driven to succeed and be willing to ask for help when needed.
  • Be familiar with using hand/power tools.
  • Must be able to deliver consistently under pressure.
  • Willingness to work overtime when required to meet targets.
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