About us
Pentaxia is a contract-manufacturer of advanced composite (typically carbon fibre) tooling and components. Founded in 2008 and family-owned, the business is on an exciting growth trajectory as we scale to become the UK’s leading advanced composite provider. We’re highly experienced across a diverse range of industry sectors from aerospace and defence to automotive, motorsport and space.
From tooling design and 5-axis CNC machining to composite mould making, component production, painting & lacquering, Pentaxia offers a turnkey build-to-print service and works with multiple well-known, blue-chip organisations globally.
We work hard to develop long-term, trusting relationships with our customer network and have an unrivalled reputation for on-time, quality manufacturing. Our goal is to become the go-to composite partner for the world’s leading Engineering organisations.
Alongside the exploration of new processes and technologies through our R&D activities, Pentaxia heavily invests in our people and facilities to drive the business forwards, continually growing year on year. With a site footprint of seven acres, a 70,000sqft facility and plenty of space to expand, we’re positioning ourselves to scale up.
Proud to be an emerging leader in UK Manufacturing, ‘Be the best you can today, be better tomorrow’.
What you will be doing:
As a Machining Support Technician, you will be responsible for cutting and bonding materials, allocating components to work orders, and maintaining stock records using the MRP system. You’ll ensure stock levels are accurate, manage housekeeping standards, and oversee the fitting and finishing operations.
What we are looking for:
Someone who possesses the following skills:
- To work with minimum supervision
- Self-starter ability to take initiative in completing tasks
- Hands-on skills (cutting, bonding, and shaping various materials would be desirable)
- Attention to detail
- Strong housekeeping and Organisational skills
- Forklift Truck Licence Desirable
Your working hours: 37 hours per week
Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 4pm
Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm
Variations to these hours and overtime available, dependent on production needs.
Package:
- Subsidised onsite canteen serving delicious breakfast and lunches each day
- Up to 28 days annual leave, awarded with qualifying service plus standard bank holidays
- Auto Enrolment into Company Pension Scheme from day 1
- Long service awards
- Enhanced Maternity pay after qualifying service
- Enhanced Paternity pay after qualifying service
- Access to Bike to Work Scheme and Wellness Programmes
- Discount Schemes for 1000’s of high street, cinemas, instant discounts
- Referral scheme programme
- Large & clean refurbished facilities
- On-site free parking
If you are applying for this role and have had someone from Pentaxia refer you for the vacancy, please state the employees name on your application form.
If you have a passion for precision and want to contribute to the production of innovative composite solutions, we invite you to apply and be a vital part of our team.
VISA SPONSORSHIP:
Please note that whilst we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for our vacancies, we are unfortunately unable to accept applications from candidates requiring a visa to work in the UK.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.