Technician

CK Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Group is seeking a Materials Technician for a site in Wrexham to fabricate composite panels, operate machining equipment, and perform destructive testing on samples. The role starts with day shifts (8:30am-4:30pm) and transitions to shifts after six months, with no weekend work.

You will maintain rigorous records, support internal functions and external customers, and contribute to project documentation in an auditable system.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on experience with operating machining equipment (CNC, grinders, cutting equipment).
• Experience with composite panel fabrication or using universal test machines and data acquisition software (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of composite materials including matrix & reinforcement technologies.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems/LIMS software.
• At least three years of industrial experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Composite/adhesive panel fabrication, machining and destructive mechanical testing of composite and adhesive specimens.
• Support all functions, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out. Manage projects and project documentation to an auditable level.

Skills

Machining equipment operation

Composite panel fabrication

Data acquisition software

Industrial experience

Composite materials knowledge

Tools

ERP/LIMS software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Technician

Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum

REF Number: v-173856-10

Consultant: Georgia Williamson

Contact: 01246 457700

Date Published: 10.03.2026

Industry: Chemical

Location: Wrexham, Wrexham, Wales

Functional Expertise: Laboratory

Talentmark are recruiting for a Technician, to join a materials manufacturing company, at their site based in Wrexham, on a permanent basis.

Note: This role will start as a day time only role, working hours for the first six months are 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. After 6 months this will become a shift based role, which may include night shifts. There is no weekend working.

Salary

This role offers a salary in the range of £30,000 - £35,000 (including shift bonus) per annum, depending on experience, once shifts start after 6 months. Higher salaries can be considered for more experienced candidates.

The Company

Our client specialises in the manufacturing and development of advanced carbon fibre composite materials for aerospace applications.

This role is located in Wrexham and is commutable from Chester, Crewe and surrounding areas.

Materials Technician Role duties

• Composite/adhesive panel fabrication, machining and destructive mechanical testing of composite and adhesive specimens.
• Support all functions, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out. Manage projects and project documentation to an auditable level.

To be successful in this role you will need

• Practical and hands-on experience with operating machining equipment - e.g. CNC, Grinders, Cutting Equipment.
• Experience with composite panel fabrication or using universal test machines and data acquisition software (highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of composite materials including matrix & reinforcement technologies.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems/LIMS software.
• At least three years' industrial experience (highly desirable).