At a Glance
- Tasks: Trim and finish advanced composite components to high standards in a skilled production team.
- Company: Join a growing advanced composites manufacturer in Oxford with a friendly culture.
- Benefits: Earn £16.00–£18.00 per hour, enjoy overtime pay, and benefit from regular pay reviews.
- Other info: Enjoy early finishes on Fridays and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by producing high-quality carbon fibre components in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Three years' experience in trimming composite components and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 18 £ per hour.
- Composite Trimmers
- Oxford | Permanent | Days | £16.00–£18.00 per hour PAYE + Overtime
Join a team where precision matters.
We're looking for two experienced Composite Trimmers to join a growing advanced composites manufacturer in Oxford.
If you take pride in producing high-quality finished carbon fibre components and enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an opportunity to join a friendly, supportive business where your skills are recognised, your development is encouraged, and there are genuine opportunities to progress your career.
The Role
Working within a skilled production team, you'll be responsible for trimming and finishing advanced composite components to exact engineering specifications.
Duties will include
- Trimming cured carbon fibre and composite components
- Using routers, diamond cutting tools, air tools and hand tools
- Drilling, machining and edge finishing composite parts
- Preparing components for bonding and assembly
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Working to tight tolerances and high cosmetic standards
- Carrying out self-inspection to ensure right-first-time quality
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
What we're looking for
To be successful, you'll have at least three years' experience trimming composite components within an advanced manufacturing environment.
Ideally, you'll have experience in
- Carbon fibre composite trimming
- Prepreg composite manufacturing
- Aerospace, motorsport, Formula 1, automotive or other advanced composites industries
- Diamond cutting equipment, routers and air tools
- Working from engineering drawings
- Producing high-quality cosmetic finishes
- Working to tight dimensional tolerances
You'll be someone who takes pride in their workmanship, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.
What's on offer?
- 40-hour working week
- Day shifts
- Early finish every Friday at 3:00pm
- Overtime paid at 1.25x after 40 hours and at weekends
- Regular pay reviews
- Genuine promotion and career development opportunities
- Friendly, supportive team and management
- Regular company social events
- Long-term permanent position with a growing business
If you're an experienced Composite Trimmer looking for your next opportunity with a company that values quality, teamwork and career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Red Chilli Recruitment for a confidential discussion
