About Target Composites
What is Target Composites?
Target Composites is a Silver-accredited 4-day-week specialist carbon-fibre bike repair workshop based at Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Northwich, Cheshire (postcode CW9 6NL). The team has over 15 years of experience in the composites industry and offers four core services: inspection (non-destructive testing using ultrasound and dye penetrant), repair (structural carbon frame work backed up by a lifetime guarantee), refinish (paint touch-ups to full resprays) and rebuild (full strip-down and service by experienced mechanics).
The 4 Day Week Foundation lists Target Composites Ltd as a Silver-accredited employer, describing them as "A bike manufacturing company. Based in Northwich." Silver Standard means a permanent 35-hour (or less) 4-day week with a reduction of hours and no loss of pay.
Where will I work?
Target Composites is an on-site role at the Northwich workshop (Hollins Lane, Antrobus, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NL — 01565 777395). The workshop services a wide UK customer base: bike manufacturers, local bike shops, professional cycling teams, and individual riders looking to get a damaged carbon frame back on the road or trail. Notable work includes restorations of vintage frames like the Lotus 110 (highlighted on the "Our Work" page).
What is the Target Composites team like?
A small specialist team of carbon-composite technicians and mechanics, building on a track record of over 15 years in the composites industry. The DB has the company at three employees. Roles span carbon-frame inspection (NDT — ultrasound and dye penetrant testing), structural repair, refinishing/paintwork, and full bike mechanical service. The team has built a strong reputation for quality work backed by a lifetime guarantee on structural repairs.
Work-Life Balance
Target Composites is a Silver-accredited 4 Day Week Foundation employer — meaning a permanent four-day week (≤35 hours) with no loss of pay. As the DB notes, "Standard leave allowance plus every week is a 4-day week." This is on-site work at the Northwich workshop, but compressed into four days of every week.
Perks and Benefits
- Silver-accredited 4-day work week (≤35hrs, no loss of pay)
- Standard UK statutory leave allowance (28 days inclusive of bank holidays) plus the 4-day weeks
- Specialist workshop equipment — NDT ultrasound, dye penetrant testing kit, paint booth
- Hands-on training and development into carbon composites NDT, repair and refinishing — a niche, in-demand skill set
- A genuinely small, craft-led workplace at the Northwich workshop
- Long-tenure stability — the company has been operating since 2015 (Companies House registration 09722001)