Advanced Technician

About The Role

Are you an AFP operator who is passionate about tackling complex engineering challenges and advancing technical innovation? As an Advanced Technician, you'll play a vital role in solving practical engineering tasks, from maintenance and process improvement to mentoring future talent. You'll work across both simple and intricate technical contexts, contributing to cutting-edge developments in your field.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you'll collaborate with various stakeholders to advise on technical principles, enhance maintenance protocols, and refine engineering practices. Safety is a key focus, and you'll lead by example, promoting best practices and proactive risk management, writing and reviewing risk assessments and maintaining standards around the workshop.

If you thrive on solving technical challenges, guiding teams, and driving innovation, this role offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a tangible impact.

So, what are we looking for?

• Technical Expertise: Proven ability to analyse and improve engineering processes and methods in complex and non-complex contexts.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong diagnostic skills to identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Safety Leadership: Experience of promoting and implementing safe working practices and conducting risk assessments. Experience working with, and supporting, junior technicians and apprentices.
• Innovation Mindset: Demonstrable ability to contribute to the development of new technologies, methods, or processes.
• Communication Skills: Proficiency in documenting technical outcomes and conveying complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Experience dealing with contractors, inter-departmental communication
• Computer Literacy: Proficient with Microsoft Office software and experience using it in a workplace setting.
• Flexibility: Able to work on and off shifts, able to move working hours to suit project needs.
• Automated Fibre Placement: AFP operator experience is required.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 Sunday 30th November 2025

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

We see your future in ours. Apply now.

About The Company

NCC is a world-leading innovation organisation that turns cutting-edge research and technology into industrial impact. We bridge the gap between academia and industry, helping companies of all sizes to capitalise on cutting-edge innovation to deliver more. We do this at every stage of their journey from the earliest concept to end-of-life.

The future of composites manufacturing relies on NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they're engineers or not

Why NCC?

We see our success in yours. Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We're always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don't be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Diverse challenges - NCC isn't just about aerospace. We're working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation - a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you - if the scope of exciting work isn't enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

We look forward to hearing from you. #fulltime

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