Composite Operative

Composite Operative

Composite Operative | Aerospace Composite Manufacturing | Composite Production

Key Highlights

Composite Operative
Composite Manufacturing Environment
Composite Materials & Composite Components
Aerospace Composite Production
36 Hours Per Week
39.5% Shift Premium
Interview & Medical Assessment
NVQ Level 2 Manufacturing or Engineering Advantageous
Excellent Opportunity to Develop Composite Manufacturing Skills

Composite Operative - Aerospace Manufacturing Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Composite Operative to join a leading aerospace manufacturing programme producing advanced composite components used across commercial aviation and defence applications.

The successful Composite Operative will join a highly skilled composite manufacturing team responsible for producing precision-engineered composite structures and composite assemblies to strict aerospace standards. This role would suit candidates with manufacturing experience who are looking to develop a long-term career within composite manufacturing and aerospace composites.

The Role

The purpose of this Composite Operative role is to produce composite components using a variety of composite materials to engineering requirements by following defined composite manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling requirements and quality standards.

The Composite Operative may be involved in:

Composite material preparation
Composite cutting operations
Composite lay-up activities
Composite assembly processes
Composite tooling preparation
Composite autoclave preparation
Composite curing support
Composite trimming and finishing
Composite inspection activities
Aerospace composite manufacturing operationsThis is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing professional seeking exposure to advanced composite technologies, specialist composite production processes, and world-class composite manufacturing environments.

Composite Operative Responsibilities

Manufacture composite components in accordance with engineering requirements
Perform composite lay-up and composite material preparation
Support composite manufacturing and composite production activities
Prepare composite tooling for manufacturing operations
Carry out finishing and trimming of cured composite components
Follow all composite work instructions and production documentation
Maintain quality standards throughout all composite manufacturing stages
Support continuous improvement across the composite production area
Ensure compliance with all aerospace manufacturing and composite safety procedures

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous manufacturing, production or warehouse experience
Experience working in a quality-driven manufacturing environment
Ability to follow detailed manufacturing and composite work instructions
Strong attention to detail
Computer literacy
Ability to work independently and within a team
Flexible approach to shifts and overtime

Highly Desirable

Previous Composite Operative experience
Previous Composite Manufacturing experience
Previous Composite Laminator experience
Experience with Composite Materials
Experience producing Composite Components
Aerospace Composite Manufacturing experience
NVQ Level 2 Manufacturing or Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience within aerospace, automotive, marine or advanced composites industries

Working Pattern

36 Hours Per Week
Shift Pattern
39.5% Shift Premium
Overtime opportunities available

Interview Process

Interview
Medical Assessment

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed