Composite Technician at SubSea Craft in Portsmouth, NH

• Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
• Full Time
• Permanent

Who we are: SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
• Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
• Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
• Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
• Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Responsibilities will include:

Composite Fabrication

• Fabricate composite components according to specifications using various techniques such as detailed hand layup, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and resin transfer.

• Competent use of hand tools and able to finish structures and components to a high standard.

• Confident in the fitting of components and structural composites to given measurements and specifications

• Follow work instructions and project timelines diligently to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with all team members in a collaborative environment to achieve project goals.

• Communicate effectively with colleagues to coordinate tasks, share insights, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

• Report directly to the Senior Boat Builder, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives and team performance.

Adherence to Standards

• Maintain high standards of workmanship in all aspects of composite fabrication.

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality control measures, and industry standards throughout the fabrication process.

Innovative Thinking

• Think innovatively to propose and implement improvements in fabrication techniques, processes, and tooling.

• Contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity in the workshop

Qualifications and Experience:

• Able to work with a deep understanding of composite construction methods including infusion, RTM and a high proficiency in hand lay-up of small components and secondary bonding.

• Experience of component finishing and finish coatings.

• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools and confident to fit composite structures and components to a high standard.

• Able to work from drawings and work instructions, complete documentation when required.

Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National security clearance required for certain roles.*

Values: Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.

What we expect from you:

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
• Initiative and independent working
• Honesty and integrity
• Business and commercial awareness
• Agility, adaptability and continuous development

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

*Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory DBS, driving licence and reference checks. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. We will consider criminal record information alongside the wider range of evidence gathered at the application, interview, and pre-employment checking stages.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to everyone. If you are shortlisted, we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). We may retain your details for future suitable roles unless you advise us otherwise.

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