Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Wrexham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

CNC Composite panel fabrication ERP systems LIMS software Composite materials Machining equipment

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are recruiting for a Technician, to join a materials manufacturing company, at their site based in Wrexham, on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary in the range of £30,000 - £35,000 (including shift bonus) per annum, depending on experience, once shifts start after 6 months.

Job Details

[Employer hidden] are recruiting for a Technician, to join a materials manufacturing company, at their site based in Wrexham, on a permanent basis.
Note: This role will start as a day time only role, working hours for the first six months are 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. After 6 months this will become a shift based role, which may include night shifts. There is no weekend working.

Salary:
This role offers a salary in the range of £30,000 - £35,000 (including shift bonus) per annum, depending on experience, once shifts start after 6 months. Higher salaries can be considered for more experienced candidates.

The Company:

  • Our client specialises in the manufacturing and development of advanced carbon fibre composite materials for aerospace applications.
  • This role is located in Wrexham and is commutable from Chester, Crewe and surrounding areas.

Materials Technician Role duties:

  • Composite/adhesive panel fabrication, machining and destructive mechanical testing of composite and adhesive specimens.
  • Support all functions, customers, and suppliers.
  • Maintain accurate records of all work carried out. Manage projects and project documentation to an auditable level.

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Practical and hands-on experience with operating machining equipment - e.g. CNC, Grinders, Cutting Equipment.
  • Experience with composite panel fabrication or using universal test machines and data acquisition software (highly desirable).
  • Strong knowledge of composite materials including matrix & reinforcement technologies.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems/LIMS software.
  • At least three years' industrial experience (highly desirable).

Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 173856 in all correspondence.

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Company

[Employer hidden] has over 50 years of experience supporting the sciences sector. We deliver specialist resourcing solutions across the life sciences and affiliated industries, partnering with organisations to identify, attract, and retain exceptional talent.

Our expertise spans scientific, clinical, technical, and commercial disciplines, enabling us to support innovation at every stage of development. Through a consultative and quality-driven approach, we help organisations strengthen their teams and advance the therapies and technologies that improve lives.

We are committed to making a positive, lasting impact on the scientific community through continued innovation, integrity, and long-term partnership.

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