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:

Perform production support duties that adhere to the production schedule, quality standards, and project specifications through, checks, tests and sampling procedures of standard parts, equipment, or materials. Review drawings and documentation to determine appropriate set up; check in-process or completed materials for compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Learn the process of composite production to understand composite materials, manufacturing techniques, and safety protocols. Learn to operate various tools and equipment used in composite manufacturing, such as hand tools, autoclaves, ovens and moulds. Learn to understand and interpret engineering drawings to produce Composite products. Assist in the preparation of composite materials, including cutting, lay-up, and assembly according to established specifications. Work under supervision to inspect and ensure the quality of finished composite products, identifying and addressing any defects or discrepancies. Maintain accurate records of work performed, including materials used, process parameters, and quality control measures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, to achieve production goals and troubleshoot any issues that may arise. Fulfil any training programme deemed necessary to allow the efficient performance of duties and development of personal performance. Full compliance with all QA, E,H&S policies, procedures and processes. To ensure employees, visitors and contractors observe health and safety measures, including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health and safety, Quality and environmental policies and procedures and ensures the safety and well-being of both staff, visitors, and any external contractors. Other duties as directed.

What we are looking for:

Strong interest in composite materials and manufacturing processes. Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality work. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Basic understanding of safety protocols and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

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 business 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: From 12.25 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derby DE21 4AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Has an existing Pentaxia employee referred you to this job? If so please state their name.
Experience:

Composites: 1 year (preferred) Hand tools: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person