Composite Technician

Composite Technician Position: Composite Technician Sector: Advanced Manufacturing / Composites Location: Rotherham Position Type: Contract (6 Months) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate  About the…

Outside IR35 Manufacturing
Pay rate £28 – £30/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 3 September 2026

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Composite Technician

Position: Composite Technician
Sector: Advanced Manufacturing / Composites
Location: Rotherham
Position Type: Contract (6 Months)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate 

About the Company

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of an innovative Automotive OEM. Due to increased project demand, they are looking for an experienced Composite Technician to join their expanding team on a contract basis at their Rotherham facility.

Job Description

As a Composite Technician, your main responsibilities are:

Manufacture RTM panels and composite components in line with approved manufacturing instructions and specifications.
Carry out composite lay-up, mould preparation, resin injection, and finishing activities.
Prepare materials, tooling, and equipment for both production and development activities.
Complete and maintain accurate production, quality, and traceability records.
Monitor manufacturing processes and report any defects, deviations, or equipment issues.
Support material, tooling, and process development trials while maintaining a safe and organised working environment.

Qualifications / Skills Needed

Previous experience within a composite manufacturing environment.
Experience of RTM, composite lay-up, mould preparation, or similar composite production processes.
Ability to work from detailed manufacturing instructions and process specifications.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Experience completing production documentation and traceability records.
Good understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures within a manufacturing environment.

Why Work Through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, Contechs acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

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