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About The Role
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.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a composites technician who will take 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.

What we’re looking for

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.

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.
What we offer
- 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.
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Notes/Brief for Recruitment Team:
About The Company
Who are NCC?

NCC is a world-leading innovation organisation that turns cutting-edge research and technology into industrial impact.

What we do

We help manufacturers take on bigger challenges - whether that’s building cleaner aircraft, scaling up offshore wind, or strengthening the UK’s supply chains. We’re here to deliver practical outcomes, not prototypes that sit on shelves.

Who we work with

We work across 16 sectors, from defence and energy to infrastructure and space. Some projects are with global tier 1s, others with small UK firms solving one specific problem - the works always varied, and always real.

What it’s like here
We’re not a startup. We’re not a corporate. We’re a national centre with the kit, time and people to do the job properly. The teams are focused, the thinking is sharp, and you’ll be trusted to get on with it.

Why this job matters
This role isn’t just internal support - it’s part of how we deliver nationally important work. If we do our job right, the UK’s manufacturers can do theirs better.