Production Operator - Composites

JobStart Scheme; Ballygowan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Ballygowan is seeking a Composite Fabricator to support the production of advanced composite parts for various sectors. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team and be involved in manual layup fabrication and assembly activities. Full training is provided, and a willingness to learn and adapt is essential. The position offers flexible part-time hours, ideal for candidates on working-age benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand lay up of GRP / FRP / Carbon Fibre / Prepreg materials (not essential as training provided).
• Ability to pass BPSS security check.
• Willingness to sign official secrets act.

Responsibilities

• Become a key member of the manufacturing team reporting to the Operations Director.
• Deliver varied manufactured components to schedule, cost, and quality.
• Flexibility to move between production processes as demand requires.

Skills

Ability to follow work instructions and deliver to quality standards

Ability to work safely and to a high level of cleanliness

Interest in manufacturing processes

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: CCP GRANSDENCCP Gransden is pleased to be recruiting for a Composite Fabricator for its High Value Manufacturing facility in Ballygowan, County Down just 15 minutes from Belfast. This exciting role will support the company’s activities in the manufacture of advanced composite parts and assemblies for customers in the aerospace, defence and automotive sectors. The ideal candidate will be a key player in the Operations Team within a dynamic and agile company. The candidate will have a willingness to be hands on in the development and execution of new and challenging projects. The role will involve a combination of manual layup fabrication work and assembly activity.We are seeking someone with good work ethic, willing to learn and flexible approach to a variety of work. Full training can be provided to a successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Director become a key member of the manufacturing team.
• Deliver varied manufactured components and projects to schedule, cost and quality.
• Flexibility to move between production processes and areas as demand requires.
• Manufacture of GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic / FRP Fibre Reinforced Plastic.
• Use of associated hand tools / grinding / cutting / dust extraction.
• Working to H&S standards.
• Mixing & preparing resin materials to ratio & associated cleaning of equipment.
• Carbon fibre hand layup.
• Assembly operations.
• Inventory management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to follow work instructions / standard work and deliver to quality standards.
• Ability to work safety and to a high level of cleanliness.
• Ability to pass BPSS security check.
• Willingness to sign official secrets act.
• Interest in manufacturing processes.
• Experience with hand lay up of GRP / FRP / Carbon Fibre / Prepreg materials (not essential as training provided).

Further Information

The Employer is: CCP GRANSDENJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1740304 Job Sector Manufacturing Area Co Down Location Ballygowan Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 16/10/2025 Closing date 26/10/2025 Worktime To be confirmed with employer.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025