Job Description

Join Pentaxia - A Leading Advanced Composite Manufacturer

Pentaxia, a family-owned business founded in 2008, is on an exciting growth journey to become the UK's top provider of advanced composite solutions. We specialise in carbon fibre tooling and components, serving diverse industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport, and space.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive turnkey build-to-print services, including tooling design, 5-axis CNC machining, composite mould making, component production, painting, and lacquering. Collaboration with renowned blue-chip companies worldwide. A commitment to building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients, backed by our reputation for on-time, high-quality manufacturing.

Our Vision:

To be the preferred composite partner for the world's leading engineering organisations.

Why Pentaxia?

Continuous investment in R&D, people, and facilities to drive innovation and growth. A spacious 70,000 sqft facility on a seven-acre site, with room for expansion. A culture of excellence: "Be the best you can today, be better tomorrow."
Join us and be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of UK manufacturing.

What you will be doing:

Are you passionate about crafting precision composite components? As a Composite Fitter with Pentaxia, you'll be at the heart of our manufacturing process, translating designs into high-quality composite parts. Your responsibilities will include interpreting technical drawings, preparing materials, and utilising various fabrication techniques to assemble composite components. From cutting and shaping to meticulous assembly, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and precision.

What we are looking for:

Proven experience as a Composite Fitter or similar role. Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications. Knowledge of composite materials, their properties, and fabrication techniques. Ability to operate hand and power tools used in composite manufacturing. Strong attention to detail and precision in assembling composite parts. Familiarity with health and safety best practices in a manufacturing environment. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Your working hours:

37 hours per week

Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4pm

Friday 7.30am - 12.30pm

Variations to these hours and overtime may be asked of you dependent on production needs.

Package:

On-site free parking Large & clean refurbished facilities Access to Bike to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Financial, Health & Wellness Programmes Discount Schemes for 1000's of high street, cinemas, instant discounts Auto enrolment from day 1 into Company Pension Scheme Early Friday finish 25 days holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays Referral programme Overtime paid at competitive rate for weekdays & weekends Working with passionate, friendly, and fun people!
If you are applying for this role and have had someone from Pentaxia refer you for the vacancy, please state the employees name on your application form.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Any unsolicited CV's will be sent at the recruitment agency's own risk and will be interpreted as 'gifts' and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Composite Fitting: 3 years (required) reading and interpreting technical drawings: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person