Automotive Restoration Composite Technician - Precision Craftsmanship for Bespoke Vehicles
Location: Daventry | Contract Basis: 6-month FTC | Pay: £38,000 - £44,000 per annum DOE
Join a highly skilled, quality-focused environment specialising in the restoration and reimagining of iconic vehicles. As an Automotive Restoration Composite Technician, you will work with high-value components where craftsmanship, precision and exceptional attention to detail are fundamental.
Why Join?
- Work on bespoke, low-volume automotive restoration projects.
- Handle high-value carbon fibre, GRP and composite components.
- Join a skilled team committed to exceptional standards of fit and finish.
- Apply specialist composite restoration techniques in a precision environment.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of repair, fitment and finishing processes.
Key Responsibilities of the Automotive Restoration Composite Technician:
- Inspect composite components, identifying damage, defects and areas requiring repair or rework.
- Repair, modify and restore carbon fibre, GRP and other composite components to exacting standards.
- Prepare and finish components using sanding, filling, bonding and specialist finishing techniques.
- Accurately trim, drill, cut, bond and fit composite parts and associated components.
- Trial-fit components to vehicles, ensuring excellent panel gaps, alignment, fit and finish.
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications and detailed work instructions.
- Use specialist hand tools, power tools, adhesives and composite equipment safely and effectively.
- Work closely with Quality, Production and Engineering teams to resolve fitment and quality concerns.
- Take pride and ownership in the quality of completed work before components progress to the next stage.
- Support continuous improvement in composite repair, restoration and finishing techniques.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety when working with composite materials, adhesives, chemicals and dust.
The successful Automotive Restoration Composite Technician will combine strong practical ability with patience, pride and a genuine craftsperson's approach to automotive restoration.
Hours & Pay:
- Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:30 PM), Friday (7:00 AM - 12:45 PM)
- Pay: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Overtime opportunities & Rates available
Ready to Join the Team?
If you are an experienced Composite Technician who takes pride in producing detailed, high-quality work, this is an opportunity to apply your skills within an exceptional bespoke vehicle environment.
Key Skills:
Automotive Restoration Composite Technician, carbon fibre, GRP, composite repair, composite trimming, composite fitting, bonding, adhesives, resin, component finishing, surface preparation, panel alignment, prototype vehicles, motorsport composites, bespoke vehicle restoration, technical drawings and cosmetic quality.
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Composite Technician employer: Apex Resource Management Ltd
Join a well-established engineering manufacturer in Long Eaton, where we prioritise employee growth and development. With competitive pay rates starting at £17.78 per hour and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and innovation, you will find meaningful opportunities to advance your skills in a dynamic environment. Our rotating shift pattern allows for flexibility, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a rewarding career in the engineering sector.
Contact Details:
Apex Resource Management Ltd Recruitment Team
