Composite Boat Builders & Laminators

PegBox Limited; Calshot; On-site; GBP 40,590 - 47,970; Full time

Job summary

PegBox Limited is seeking experienced Composite Laminators and Boat Builders to join a contract team near Southampton and the New Forest. Work on high-performance marine projects, laminating with carbon fibre and other composites.

Candidates should have wet lay-up and pre-preg carbon fibre experience, be able to read engineering drawings, and carry out curing and assembly to exacting standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in composite lamination and carbon fibre boat building.
• Experience with wet lay-up and pre-preg carbon fibre processes.
• Able to read engineering drawings and build specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds, tooling, and materials for composite manufacture.
• Perform wet lay-up laminating of carbon fibre, fibreglass, and core materials.
• Carry out pre-preg carbon fibre lay-up, debulking, vacuum bagging, and curing processes.
• Undertake vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and structural bonding operations.
• Assemble and fit composite structures, bulkheads, decks, interiors, and marine equipment.
• Read and work from engineering drawings, build specifications, and work instructions.
• Trim, finish, and inspect composite components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify and rectify defects where necessary.

Skills

Composite laminating

Carbon fibre boat building

Job description

Composite Laminator and Boat Builder (Carbon Fibre)

Location: Southampton / New Forest Area

Contract Type: Contract

Rate: Competitive (DOE)

About the Role

Our client, based near Southampton and the New Forest, is seeking experienced Composite Laminators and Boat Builders to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-performance marine projects, manufacturing and assembling advanced composite structures using carbon fibre and other composite materials.

The successful candidates will have a strong background in composite lamination and carbon fibre boat building, with experience in wet lay-up and pre-preg carbon fibre processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds, tooling, and materials for composite manufacture.
• Perform wet lay-up laminating of carbon fibre, fibreglass, and core materials.
• Carry out pre-preg carbon fibre lay-up, debulking, vacuum bagging, and curing processes.
• Undertake vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and structural bonding operations.
• Assemble and fit composite structures, bulkheads, decks, interiors, and marine equipment.
• Read and work from engineering drawings, build specifications, and work instructions.
• Trim, finish, and inspect composite components to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify and rectify defects where necessary.