Composite Technician
Salary: £37,000–£40,000 per annum
Location: Near Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK
Hours: Monday to Friday – Day Shift
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a pioneering space systems manufacturer near Didcot, supporting the build and integration of cutting-edge aerospace and space hardware.
As a Composites Technician, you’ll be a key member of the Manufacturing Assembly Integration Test (MAIT) team. You will manufacture and process fibre-based components, support R&D and space flight hardware assembly, and contribute to developing robust manufacturing procedures.
Benefits:
Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum
Opportunity to work on groundbreaking space and aerospace projects
Clear paths for career progression and skills development
Collaborative and innovative engineering environmentComposites Technician Responsibilities:
Manufacture fibre-based components (Carbon Fibre, Glass Fibre, Aramid Fibre) using methods such as layup, resin impregnation, VARTM, or autoclave curing, followed by finishing processes
Produce simple tooling, moulds, and patterns using epoxy or foam-based materials
Support the assembly of both R&D and space flight hardware
Assist in writing Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) and Test Procedures
Provide facility management support and contribute to process improvements
Work with Project PA Managers to defi...