Apprentice Composite Technician
GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES RACING LIMITED
West Sussex (BN18 0SU)
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 June 2026
Contents
Summary
GTR is an industry-leading composite manufacturing company looking for 10 Apprentice Composite Technicians to join their welcoming and supportive team from October 2026. Specialist in producing high-quality, innovative composite products GTR prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service whilst creating a great working environment.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£340 per week for under 18years - £360 per week for over 18years
£17,680 per annum for under 18yrs - £18,720 per annum for over 18 yrs
- Training course
- Composites technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday- 08.00am- 4.30pm with half hour for lunch and 2 x 15-minute breaks during the day.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 6 October 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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6
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Join GTR (Global Racing Technologies) and take the first step towards an exciting future in advanced manufacturing—supported by a team that values your development every step of the way.
What you will gain:
-Developed skills in producing high end composite components across various industries including motorsport, automotive and aerospace whilst studying for your Composite Technicians Level 3 Apprenticeship
-Commitment to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where our people can learn, grow, and build rewarding careers
Key Responsibilities:
-Selection of appropriate techniques and procedures to produce components
-Handling of composite materials and the established health & safety procedures
-Understanding the correct storage and applications of composite materials
-Understanding of different types of resins and adhesives for bonding and assembly
-Production of carbon fibre mould tools and preparation procedures
-Manufacturing of individual components across a range of sectors
-Reading and understanding of technical drawings and procedure manuals
-Laminating of geometrically complex components and assembly techniques
-Health & Safety, Inspection and Project Management procedures
Who you will be:
-Someone with a strong interest in manufacturing and engineering of motorsport
-Someone looking to build a career in engineering and composite manufacturing
-Someone committed and willing to learn
-Someone hardworking with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
-Someone who can travel between locations
Where you'll work
Westergate Works Denmans Lane
Fontwell
West Sussex
BN18 0SU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Training course
Composites technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Review drawings, instructions, or information to understand task.
- Plan work. Identify and organise resources.
- Identify hazards and risks in the workplace.
- Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply sustainability principles for example, in choice of materials, minimising waste.
- Prepare and use mould tools.
- Select and check hand tools, equipment and machinery including calibration record.
- Use or operate hand tools, equipment, and machinery.
- Store mould tools, hand tools, and equipment.
- Select, check, and prepare materials for example, weigh resins, cut reinforcement.
- Follow quality control processes during manufacture for example, check for contaminants, record batch numbers or expiry dates.
- Apply laminate to mould for example, cut, add darts, corner definition, orientation, position, and order.
- Complete preparation for and start curing process for example, select and apply consumables for example vacuum bag, infuse with resin, add heat or pressure.
- Extract product from mould (break out).
- Conduct final product quality assurance procedure. For example, conduct grading parameters checks (size, appearance, weight), and take samples for laboratory testing.
- Identify issues for example, de-laminations, inclusions, surface defects, surface imperfections, and maintenance requirements.
- Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
- Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Record or enter data - paper based or electronic. For example, process and production records, traceability records, and quality assurance records.
- Interpret data for example, defect data and geometrical measurements. Use data to validate suggestions.
- Investigate a problem to identify the underlying cause. Identify a solution to the problem.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement. For example, improving the energy consumption or waste profile of processes and procedures to improve the sustainability or carbon footprint of a product, process, or task.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in written form in the workplace for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests.
- Use information technology for work tasks. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned continued professional development (CPD) activities. Evaluate CPD against plans made.
- Review drawings, instructions, or information to understand task.
- Plan work. Identify and organise resources.
- Identify hazards and risks in the workplace.
- Apply health and safety procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply sustainability principles for example, in choice of materials, minimising waste.
- Prepare and use mould tools.
- Select and check hand tools, equipment and machinery including calibration record.
- Use or operate hand tools, equipment, and machinery.
- Store mould tools, hand tools, and equipment.
- Select, check, and prepare materials for example, weigh resins, cut reinforcement.
- Follow quality control processes during manufacture for example, check for contaminants, record batch numbers or expiry dates.
- Apply laminate to mould for example, cut, add darts, corner definition, orientation, position, and order.
- Complete preparation for and start curing process for example, select and apply consumables for example vacuum bag, infuse with resin, add heat or pressure.
- Extract product from mould (break out).
- Conduct final product quality assurance procedure. For example, conduct grading parameters checks (size, appearance, weight), and take samples for laboratory testing.
- Identify issues for example, de-laminations, inclusions, surface defects, surface imperfections, and maintenance requirements.
- Escalate issues outside limits of responsibility.
- Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Record or enter data - paper based or electronic. For example, process and production records, traceability records, and quality assurance records.
- Interpret data for example, defect data and geometrical measurements. Use data to validate suggestions.
- Investigate a problem to identify the underlying cause. Identify a solution to the problem.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement. For example, improving the energy consumption or waste profile of processes and procedures to improve the sustainability or carbon footprint of a product, process, or task.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in written form in the workplace for example, handover notes or emails, non-conformances, design change requests.
- Use information technology for work tasks. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Plan how to meet personal development needs. Carry out and record planned and unplanned continued professional development (CPD) activities. Evaluate CPD against plans made.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Science (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Number skills
- Team working
- Strong work ethic
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Positive can-do attitude
- Dedication
Other requirements
-For the first 7-8 months, apprentices will attend our training centre based in Littlehampton, this is easily accessible from Littlehampton train station.
-After this time, apprentices will move to the site at Fontwell.
-Own transportation is required as the closest train station would be Barnham and bus routes are limited.
About this employer
GTR is an industry leading composite manufacturing company, and prides itself on delivering quality high-end products, with excellent service to all our customers, whilst ensuring that we create a great place to work for everyone. GTR is proud to be an inclusive & equal opportunities employer.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be opportunity to experience different disciplines and departments within the organisation. Potential to continue study at Level 4 and beyond.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034397.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 11:59pm)