Job Role:  Senior Composite Technician
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 per annum

The role:

Responsible for leading the carbon infusion facility and managing a team of composite technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the composite team to meet production deadlines.
• Hands-on laminating and resin infusion of production components.
• Lead and mentor laminators and trimmers, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
• Train and guide new team members to maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Support the Head of Operations and Head of Development in optimising manufacturing processes and equipment usage.

The Candidate:

• 5–7 years of experience as a composite technician in motor sport, automotive, or aerospace industries.
• Strong expertise in infusion techniques.
• Proven ability to work with technical drawings and layup books
• Experience with various materials and composite manufacturing processes, including: hand lay-up, trimming, bonding and assembly, pattern and mould-making
• Demonstrated team leadership skills, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Sick pay

Apply:

To apply for this position, please send your CV to sajra.hameed@optima-uk.com or call myself on 0116 303 3560