Composite Boat Builders & Laminators – Full Time – Calshot

Catering; Calshot; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rates

Job summary

Our client near Southampton is seeking experienced composite laminators and boat builders to work on high-performance marine projects. You will manufacture and assemble advanced composite structures using carbon fibre and other materials.

Candidates should have strong wet lay-up and pre-preg carbon fibre experience, with knowledge of vacuum bagging and resin infusion processes. The role emphasizes safety and quality in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Composite Laminator, Boat Builder, or Composite Technician.
• Proven experience with carbon fibre composites.
• Strong wet lay-up experience.
• Experience with pre-preg carbon fibre materials.
• Knowledge of vacuum bagging, resin infusion and bonding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

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.
• Identify and rectify defects where necessary.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with project requirements.

Skills

Composite laminator

Boat building

Carbon fibre

Wet lay-up

Pre-preg carbon

Vacuum bagging

Resin infusion

Structural bonding

Engineering drawings

Education

Composite trades cert

Tools

Vacuum bagging equipment

Resin infusion equipment

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.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with project requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Composite Laminator, Boat Builder, or Composite Technician.
• Proven experience working with carbon fibre composites.
• Strong wet lay-up experience.
• Experience working with pre-preg carbon fibre materials.
• Knowledge of vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and structural bonding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Marine, aerospace, motorsport, defence, or high-performance composite industry experience.
• Experience with oven or autoclave curing processes.
• Composite repair and finishing experience.
• Relevant trade qualifications within composites, marine engineering, or boat building.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive contract rates.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious marine and composite projects.
• Friendly and professional team environment.
• Potential for ongoing contract opportunities.

SO45, Calshot, Hampshire