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Broadwater Mouldings is a forward-thinking, market-leading engineering company, supplying some of the world’s leading brands across many sectors. We operate from a state-of-the-art purpose built manufacturing facility near Beccles in Suffolk. With an experienced and highly skilled team offering engineering solutions in the manufacture and supply of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) mouldings and assemblies.

Are you looking for a new challenge?
Would you like the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s biggest brands?
How about the opportunity to learn new skills?
Composites Technician : Production
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy production team in Beccles in our Dispatch department: apply today and join a growing global organisation, full training & support in freindly teams provided.
Transferable skills and Experience:
Experience in a manufacturing setting would be ideal
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with accuracy, attention to detail
Display a positive can-do attitude willing to learn and progress
Reliable & Looking for a long term opportunity
Need to be a friendly team player - We all work together
Enjoy working as part of a fast-moving team ensuring deadlines are met
Able to work to Health & Safety guidelines at all times
"It’s a friendly place to work and everyone is approachable and helpful. I find my manager supportive and they take time to recognise the work I do." - Employee of over 6 months
Apply today : What we offer:
Our Full time day Shift is 07:30- 16:30 Monday to thursday & Fridays 07:30- 12:00 & Our Twighlight shift is Mon to Weds 17:00- 03:30 & Thurs 17:00- 02:00 Giving you a long weekend every weekend.
3% Workplace pension
21 Days holiday plus bank holidays, and extra 5 days xmas closure 2025 & Long service up to extra 3 more holiday days.
Recommend a Friend Referral Scheme
Full training in a supportive team
Company events
Free work-related health surveillance
You would need transport to reliably commute to our site at Beccles

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