BAE Systems
Associate Carbon Composite Operatives
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Job Title: Associate Carbon Composite Operatives
Job Location: Samlesbury - On Site
Salary: £36,703
Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
About the Role
As an Associate Carbon Composite Operative, you'll play a key role in the manufacture of world-class aircraft programmes. Working with advanced carbon composite materials, you'll carry out a range of manufacturing, lay-up, assembly and repair activities across the full product lifecycle, from detail manufacture through to structural assemblies. Operating within a highly regulated aerospace environment, you'll apply your composites knowledge whilst ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.
Core Duties
- Manufacturing high-quality carbon composite components and assemblies using approved lay-up, bonding, assembly and repair techniques
- Working from engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing instructions to ensure products are built to the required standards
- Operating a range of tools, equipment and machinery across the full manufacturing lifecycle, from detail manufacture through to final assembly
- Carrying out quality checks and inspections, identifying and escalating any defects or non-conformances
- Maintaining a safe, compliant and efficient working environment while contributing to team safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives
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Essential Skills
- Experience within a composites, manufacturing, engineering or clean-room environment
- Knowledge of carbon fibre lay-up, laminating, vacuum bagging, curing and debagging processes, or similar manufacturing techniques
About the Team
Embedded within Air Sector Manufacturing, you’ll play an integral part in delivering high-quality mechanical outputs that underpin programme performance. You’ll work to defined standards and approved methods, placing strong emphasis on safety, quality and consistency, while contributing to continuous improvement at shop-floor level. The role sits within a fast-moving and evolving area, providing opportunities to influence ways of working, strengthen operational discipline and build broad experience across Air Sector operations.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
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A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need.
Security Statement
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 12th October 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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