Production Operative

Work Times: 8am to 4pm (Monday to Friday). A degree of flexibility will be needed at peak periods.

Established in 2009 in Sleaford Lincolnshire SHD remain committed to providing exceptional levels of service and flexibility coupled with a wealth of experience within the composite industry. SHD Composite Materials Ltd are the leading edge of advance composites technology and manufacture a wide range of thermoset prepregs, which include carbon, glass, aramid, natural and hybrid fabrics whilst also offering a toll impregnation service.

The purpose of this role is the manufacture of pre-impregnated composite materials to Aerospace accredited standards.

Person Specification

In this role, you will be responsible for safe handling and monitoring manufacturing machines ensuring that everything is running smoothly and according to schedule following the standard operation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Always adhere to company Health & Safety procedures including external compliance such as

• COSHH.

• Working to company Quality standards (to AS9100 requirements) and Production tolerances.

• Working as an effective team member and assisting your Team Leader and Senior Operators to

• meet team targets, Production targets and KPIs.

• Assisting with stock control and cyclic stock counts.

• Maintaining the highest standard of housekeeping to keep a clean and safe working

• environment.

• Waste reduction and Production cost minimisation.

• Complete paperwork to comply with AS9100 Quality standards.

• Prepare samples for analysis after each run/batch.

• To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.

You will be given full training in all areas of Production (Set Up, End of Line, Inspection, Coating Head and Resin Mixing).

Key Influencers

• Production Manager

• Health and Safety

• Process Development and Training Manager

• Senior Operators

• Production Planner

• Goods Inwards/Despatch

Skills and Ability

• Good understanding of English and Maths.

• Basic Computer Skills.

• Attention to detail.

• The ability to work within a team and work without supervision once trained.

• Clear and effective communicator

• Must be able to walk/stand for 8 hours a day on concrete floors.

Attitude

• Passion for SHD Materials Composite Materials Ltd

• Friendly, flexible team player with a can-do-attitude

Our employees are very important to us and job satisfaction is of paramount importance.

Therefore, in return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to join a thriving company that offers excellent long-term prospects for progression.

This is a full-time position.

SHD Composites is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. SHD Composites is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

TO APPLY

Please submit your CV to careers@shdcomposites.com

Closing date is the 8th September, 2026.