Job Title

Composites Technician

Ref #

58767

Date posted

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Sheffield

Business area

Sheffield

Department

Sheffield

Position level

6 - Support (L-12)

Working time

Full Time

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Senna Sheffield

Salary

N/A

What to Expect

We are currently seeking a competent and skilled Composites Technician to join our expanding team at McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) Team. 

What You'll Do

Knowledge and application of technical skills to carry out production processes within TAKT, to the correct quality standards, delivered safely and effectively to meet the production plan.

Support Team Leader with prioritising work and other activities and stand in to cover when required.  

Upskilling and training of new hires.

Ensure the work area is clean, tidy and orderly at all times in line with brand expectations and maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Provide a proactive contribution to process development, innovation and problem solving 

Set an example to production operatives.

Provide support on all processes in the department and any other area/department if and when required

Experience & understanding of non-conformance process.

Support production document creation (SOPs, WISs, Product Stds etc)

What You'll Bring

Thorough understanding of Pre-Preg and/or Tub manufacturing process is preferential.

Thorough Knowledge of composite materials.

Previous background in composites manufacturing is preferential.

Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job expertise.

Ability to read and interpret Engineering specifications.

Must demonstrate previous experience of using their own initiative and work under minimum supervision.

Excellent problem-solving abilitie.

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PC literate (MS Office, excel, word, power point etc).

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

Structured career development framework
25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
Enhanced company pension scheme
Discretionary annual bonus award
Private medical insurance and health cash plan
Life assurance benefit
Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
Generous parental leave policies
A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.