COMPOSITE OPERATIVE

• £21.74 per hour Umbrella, with rates up to £30.32 depending on shift pattern
• Belfast | Fully on-site
• Initial 12-month contract | 36-hour working week
• BPSS clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading aerospace manufacturer specialising in the production of aerostructures for commercial aircraft, defence platforms and business jets. They are looking for a Composite Operative to join their manufacturing team in Belfast, producing high-quality composite components in accordance with engineering specifications and established production processes.

THE COMPOSITE OPERATIVE ROLE:

As a Composite Operative, you will manufacture composite components using a range of materials, tooling and equipment, following detailed engineering requirements and work instructions. You may be involved in cutting and preparing composite materials, performing lay-up operations, preparing components for autoclave curing or carrying out finishing work on cured components and associated tooling.

You will play an important role in ensuring components meet the required quality standards while maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manufacturing composite components in line with engineering specifications and defined production processes.
• Cutting, preparing and laying up composite materials.
• Preparing composite components for autoclave curing.
• Carrying out finishing operations on cured components and associated tooling.
• Reading and following technical work instructions and manufacturing procedures.
• Using the correct materials, tooling and equipment to produce aerospace components to a high standard.
• Maintaining quality, safety and housekeeping standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a wider production team.
• Working a range of shifts and undertaking overtime when required.

COMPOSITE OPERATIVE ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions.

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Previous aerospace or composite manufacturing experience.
• NVQ Level 2 in manufacturing, engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Manual handling training.

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.