Composite Operator

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance Job Summary: Our client GKN Aerospace (https:///) are looking to recruit several Composite Operators to be based at their Western Approach site (postcode is BS35 4GG) the role will involve the manufacture of aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirement Rates: Days pays 16.38 p/hour, any Weekday Overtime pays 24.57 p/hour, Weekend Overtime pays 32.76 per hour Any Shift Rate pays 20.97 p/hour (overtime rates the same as above) Hours: Short period of Days (Mon to Fri 7.30am to 3.30pm) then working Shift, hours as follows: WEEK ONE: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (6am to 6pm) 57.5 hours WEEK TWO: Weds & Thursday (6am 6pm) 23 hours Key Responsibilities: Manufacture aircraft components from carbon and glass fibre pre-preg materials Use processing equipment to lay-up and cure composite wing spars and test pieces Use forming presses, drape machines, vacuum presses, automated tape lay and fibre placement machines, laser projection equipment, autoclaves and ovens to manufacture and cure composite spars Prepare and clean mandrels and cure tooling for manufacture of composite spars Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements Qualifications/Skills: Minimum NVQ Level 2 Ability to operate CNC machines and processes Experience of assembling and manufacturing production components using drawings and processes Experience in a manual handling work environment Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances Good hand skills and co-ordination Understand aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems Knowledge of composite bonding and assembly techniques using pre-preg materials Self-motivation with good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work both alone and in small teams Ability and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processes To take responsibility to self-certify own work Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP and Microsoft packages TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-07