Mechanical Workshop Technician

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Workshop Technician at Composite Integration, you will work as part of a team, in a high value/low volume environment. Consistently build machines and equipment to the correct specifications and standards. Ensuring deadlines and targets are achieved.

Working from technical drawings, but also problem solving and coming up with solutions on non-standard machines and equipment.

About This Role

Location: Saltash, Cornwall, UK
Hours: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Imagine working somewhere your ideas genuinely shape the future of technology. At Composite Integration, every machine and project you build contributes to world-class innovation, from luxury yachts to giant wind turbine blades, to cutting-edge aerospace components.

We’re not just building machines; we’re pioneering processes that transformed the composites industry, including the Direct Infusion process we developed in the early 2000s. Customers worldwide trust our machines and solutions for precision, reliability, and innovation, but it’s our people who make it all possible.
If you’re looking for more than a job – if you want a place to grow, to be heard, and to make a real impact, keep reading. This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

As a Mechanical Workshop Technician at Composite Integration, you will work as part of a team, in a high value/low volume environment. Consistently build machines and equipment to the correct specifications and standards. Ensuring deadlines and targets are achieved.

Working from technical drawings, but also problem solving and coming up with solutions on non-standard machines and equipment.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Build standard and non-standard machines and equipment, including electrical wiring to a high standard.
  • Complete tests of equipment as required ensuring equipment passes inspection, is safe and works correctly.
  • Accurately complete all relevant documentation correctly for each machine making sure all necessary test information is captured.
  • Ensuring parts used and time spent have been correctly recorded on MRP.
  • Support design team with feedback on solutions to engineering design and problems as required.
  • Assist with any repairs and servicing of machinery on and off site.
  • Maintain a clear and clean working environment.
  • Maintain the safety of yourself and others within the workshop.
  • Ensuring safe working methods are used and that the correct PPE is also worn as appropriate for each task.

OUR CULTURE

At Composite Integration, we believe there is always a better way, and that mindset drives both our technology and our teamwork.
We live by three simple values:

  • Be Approachable – we’re open, collegiate, and generous with our knowledge.
  • Ask Questions – our curiosity fuels innovation and improvement.
  • Own It – we’re tenacious, focused on success, and always keep our promises.

We’re also deeply committed to sustainability, setting high standards for ourselves while reducing our footprint and embracing eco-friendly practices. Above all, we create an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and valued.

WHAT YOU’LL GET WITH US

  • We go beyond the basics to create a workplace that rewards hard work, supports wellbeing, and helps you build a lasting career.
  • Enhanced Holidays – 30 days annual leave to start, plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 5 additional days).
  • Westfield Healthcare – cover that contributes towards dental, osteopathy, chiropody and more, plus retail discounts.
  • China Fleet Country Club Membership – free access to gym, pool, racquet sports, fitness classes and leisure facilities.
  • Enhanced Sick Pay – peace of mind if you’re unwell, with full sick pay available at management discretion.
  • Social Events – from team-building days to pub quizzes, we believe in celebrating successes together.

YOUR CAREER – OUR COMMITMENT

Composite Integration is more than just a workplace, it’s a place to learn, innovate, and grow. Many of our team have advanced their careers here, taking on new challenges and developing skills that make a lasting impact in the industry.
If you’re ambitious, curious, and ready to take ownership of your role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in shaping the future of composites with us.

 

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