Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Engineer

NCC a world-leading innovation centre for research into composites and advanced materials, bringing together the best minds and best technologies to solve the world’s most complex engineering challenges.

We are looking for a composites technician who willtake on a varied role within our Manufacturing team, gathering manufacturing instructions and running jobs according to customer requirements.

You’ll carry out routine maintenance as required and use your own discretion when addressing non-routine maintenance/break down issues and escalate as appropriate.

You’ll liaise with internal stakeholders, working closely with Research Engineers to better understand their needs, and occasionally take input directly with NCC customers. No two jobs are quite the same, so you’ll gather a diverse range of experience making this a great step in your career in engineering.

While focused primarily on composites, we’re always keen to develop and cross-skill our people in manufacturing, and this role is your chance to build a breadth of experience across a wide range of manufacturing disciplines.

We’re looking for a BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing) equivalent Apprenticeship, and/or considerable experience of hands-on manufacturing with evidence of:

• Applying an analytical and methodical approach to work.
• Understanding of and ability to use appropriate methods (i.e. equipment, processes) in both routine and complex contexts.
• Able to check the quality and accuracy of own work as well as that of others.
• Building the trust and confidence in others through the competent and timely completion of tasks.
• Conveying both routine and some complex technical information effectively, including giving some technical direction to Apprentices, Trainees and Associate Technicians, using appropriate media best suited to the audience and context.
• Presenting a professional image in all circumstances including relations with internal and external customers, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare coherent technical documentation.
• Actively engaging in learning and development.

NCC is at the forefront of developing lighter, stronger, more durable advanced materials for aerospace, defence, space and renewable applications – want to make your mark?

For a full outline of responsibilities please see the attached Technician JD.

• Great pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Good training and development opportunities.
• Based at a world class site with excellent facilities and growth plans.
• Honorary membership of the University of Bristol for discount schemes.
• Embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practices to support your development.

Apply now. We look forward to receiving your application

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Sunday 8th February 2026 Please don't wait for the closing deadline if you are interested in this role as we retain the right to close the applications process early depending on the volume of candidates applying.