Background

Established in 2014, Advanced Materials is part of the Progressive Technology group and has grown to be a leading supplier of composite tooling and inserts to a diverse range of industries.

An award-winning, first choice supplier to Motorsport, Advanced Materials occupies a state-of-the-art 18,000 sq. ft facility in Newbury, Berkshire.

Offering a vertically integrated service from design, pattern-making, tooling, inserts and fully finished carbon fibre components, the business aims to re-enforce its position as one of the leading suppliers to the composite industry.

The Role

• Working for the Production Manager, the Day Shift Senior Composite Technician will support with the daily workload for the team, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
  
  
• Adaptable and willing to meet the demands of the customers and business during busy periods of the year.
  
  
• Able to support the production manager with development and support of the composite technicians and operation of the autoclaves and processing equipment.
  
  Experience
  
  
• Ideally a minimum of 5-7 years as a composite technician in the motorsport, automotive or aerospace industry.
  
  
• Knowledge and track record of working to technical drawings, specifications and complex customer requirements.
  
  
• Knowledge and experience of working with multiple different materials and composite manufacturing processes
  
  
• Experience of working as a part of a team, creating a positive environment and atmosphere that results in parts being manufactured to schedule to the desired quality.
  
  Additional Details / Considerations
  
  
• As our core business resides in Motorsport, Automotive and Aerospace, having an interest in these sectors can be beneficial, but not essential.
  
  
• Advanced Materials is a fast-paced exciting business that works in conjunction with many industries, therefore an interest in looking to deliver on challenging projects throughout the year as part of a team is important.
  
  
• Working as part of a team and succeeding as a team with a passion for delivering high quality components.
  
  Working Hours
  
  
• Day Shift, 42.5 hours per week, full time position
  
  
• Overtime is available during the week and weekends
  
  Terms
  
  
• 25 days holiday.
  
  
• Competitive rates of pay
  
  
• Private health care
  
  
• Company pension scheme
  
  
• Life insurance
  
  
• Company phone
  
  
• Free Staff Lunch
  
  
• Subsidised gym membership
  
  Eligibility Criteria:
  
  You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply for this position.
  
  No recruitment agencies please