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Composite Technician
Job in
Wroxham, Norfolk, Norfolk County, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-29
Listing for:
Matchtech Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-29
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Fabrication
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is seeking experienced Composite Technicians to join a busy luxury yacht manufacturing facility in Wroxham, Norfolk. Working within an established marine production team, the successful applicant will contribute to the manufacture of high-quality vessels through composite laminating, resin infusion, structural fitting and finishing.
Key Responsibilities:- Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering plans
- Identify and prepare fabrics, resins, gel coats and other composite materials
- Prepare moulds and apply gel coats using hand and spray application methods
- Carry out wet lay-up, laminating and resin infusion processes
- Prepare components and consumables for resin infusion and apply vacuum bagging systems
- Conduct vacuum drop tests, identify leaks and complete remedial work
- Mark out structural component locations using technical drawings and laser equipment
- Fit composite and plywood structural components, including bulkheads and longitudinals
- Trim and fit components using hand tools and workshop machinery
- Complete structural repairs, filling and fairing to exacting quality standards
- Inspect work throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with specifications
- Experience in composite laminating, resin infusion or a similar composite manufacturing discipline
- BAE trades laminator experience or transferable skills from a comparable technical environment
- Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Practical understanding of wet lay-up, vacuum bagging and gel coat application
- Competence in the safe use of hand tools and power tools
- Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to quality
- Experience in marine, automotive, aerospace or another composite manufacturing environment
- Relevant City & Guilds qualification or equivalent would be advantageous
Experience:
- Composite repairs, filling and fairing
- Structural composite fitting
- Marine manufacturing and luxury yacht production
- Resin infusion and vacuum process troubleshooting
- Initial four month contract
- Rate dependant on experience and discussed at application
- PAYE or Umbrella only
- Standard 40-hour working week
- Regular overtime opportunities, with the potential for up to 53 hours per week
- Opportunity to work on high end luxury yacht projects
- Supportive production team environment with potential for contract extension
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