Trainee Composite Technician Peterborough, England
Job description
Codem Composites, based in Orton Southgate, Peterborough is a specialist engineering and technology company focused on the manufacture of carbon fibre components and tooling, serving the motorsport, aerospace, and satellite communications industry as well as other commercial and bespoke applications.
Codem runs a training scheme for new trainees whose ambitions are to learn more specialist skills in carbon fibre and other composite materials. Starting as Trainee Composite Technician you will get an opportunity to grow within the area of your interest whether in the laminating or trimming department.
Key duties
Carrying out all duties required in the manufacture of composite tools, parts and assemblies to a high specification using advanced composite materials. This includes:
- interpretation of customer drawings
- pattern sealing and preparation for moulding
- mould tool manufacture and preparation for production
- tool maintenance
- working with honeycomb and foam cores
- vacuum bagging techniques
- close tolerance trimming
- fitting and bonding
- surface finishing
In house training:
The role also includes a block release study period on our site at Orton Southgate. You will be expected to attend the lessons and complete all coursework within the allocated timescales.
What we expect from you:
- enthusiasm and appreciation of doing job well
- a willingness to learn by listening to the experience of others
- to take responsibility to meet targets
- to manage and apply safe systems of work, ethically and responsibly
- to show respect for colleagues and work environment
- to commit and apply professional code of conduct
- to have a level of commercial awareness, solving problems, eliminating wastes and risks
- to understand and implement continuous improvements in the workplace
Due to the nature of work, we do at Codem, with clients such as the F1 motorsports and military applications, we can have seasonal busy periods (Dec – April) where shift work and additional overtime may be required. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who can work flexibly to ensure that we can hit our customers' deadlines.
Required qualifications:
· You will need a minimum of four GCSE's (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science with a minimum grade of C/5 in Maths and English
Applications to be received with a CV and a Covering Letter please.
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,500.00-£22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
