Manufacturing Composite Technician

We are seeking a Manufacturing Composite Technician. You will be part of a small team of skilled technicians responsible for the manufacturing our small wind turbines. You will be involved in the manufacturing of a variety of blades and stators within the composites department. This will involve everything from coil winding, complex RTM and vacuum moulding, through to sanding and filling final parts. There maybe requirements to perform tasks in other areas of the business as needed including the electrical, mechanical and H1 departments. Full training will be provided.

Core Responsibilities .

Kitting/sorting of components ready for manufacture.
Manufacturing composite parts, following and understanding the company's standard operating procedures.
Trimming, sanding and finishing parts to a high standard.
Safe use of hazardous substances so strong COSHH awareness is preferred.
To work in compliance with the company's Quality Management System, including the completion of inspection forms during the manufacturing process.
Work closely with both the Head of Operations and Manufacturing Engineer and be able to absorb instructions given.
Keep the workshop clean and tidy and in a state suitable for visitors.
Full compliance with the company's PPE requirements is essential. Safety equipment of the highest standard will be provided and must be used during the manufacturing process.

The role will be based at Q-Park, Bath Road, South Woodchester, Nr Stroud, GL5 5HT.

Should the need arise to change your working location, you would be expected to move to an alternative site within reasonable commuting distance. The role is 40 hours per week on a 'banked hours system'. The standard hours are Monday-Thursday 06:30-16:30 totalling 38 hours. 2 weeks go into a bank and be called back at a later date.

Essential Skills:

Experience in a production/manufacturing environment
Good hands-on tool skills and general manufacturing ability.
Experience with Composites or an interest in the sector.
Experience in the use of power tools.
Understanding of Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in soldering preferred but training will be provided.
A keen interest in 'making and mending' parts.
Sewing, cutting, working with fabric.
Good fault-finding skills and an ability to retain information provided.
Ability to work on own initiative, identifying problems as they arise and finding solutions.
Ability to follow agreed operating procedures.
Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
A quick learner and positive attitude towards learning new skills is essential.
Adaptable and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Able to follow agreed feedback procedures and communicate clearly.
Good communication skills, including written and verbal English, record keeping and basic IT skills.
Flexible and willing to help in various different roles across the factory if required.
Ability to work to and follow drawings, standard operating procedures and instructions provided verbally or an ability to learn quickly.

What's in it for you

Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
Volunteering Day
Hybrid Working
Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)
Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

As a valued member of the team, you will be supporting the Group Environmental Policy and its associated sustainability objectives and targets.

Flexibility statement

The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.

Ecotricity is Britain's greenest energy company. When we started back in 1995, we were the first company in the world to provide a new kind of electricity - the green kind.

Our mission was, and remains, to change the way energy is made and used in Britain - by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy.

We don't just supply green energy, we use the money from our customers' bills to make it ourselves too - we build windmills, sun parks and green gasmills in Britain. We call this turning 'bills into mills'. Some of our biggest achievements to date include building Britain's first megawatt windmill and the country's first grid-scale sun park, as well as building our first green gasmill, generating 100% green gas from a source that we will never run out of grass.

We don't just focus on energy though- we built the Electric Highway, Britain's leading network of electric vehicle charging points; we helped Forest Green Rovers become the greenest football club in the world; and we launched Britain's greenest mobile phone service, Ecotalk, where they use the money from their customers' bills to protect and regenerate Britain's lost rainforests.

Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Casual dress
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:
Stroud GL5 5HT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
Will you require Sponsorship in the future?

Experience:
Manufacturing: 1 year (required)
composite: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Location:
Stroud GL5 5HT (required)

Work Location: In person