Composite GRP Laminator – Aerospace Manufacturing

Hyde Group; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Annual leave entitlement

Discounts from retailers

Free parking

Discounted gym membership

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work

Job summary

Hyde Group, a respected aerospace engineering company, is seeking a GRP Laminator to join the North West Aerotooling team in Dukinfield. You will lay up carbon fibre and glass fibre, follow drawings, and help prepare components for autoclave processes.

The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career growth. You will work with composites, adhere to quality standards, and contribute to efficient production while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience in laminating/composites, aerospace, automotive or high-quality manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on experience with carbon fibre, glass fibre, pre‑preg materials or wet lay‑up processes would be advantageous.
• Experience following technical drawings, job cards, work instructions or SOPs.
• Background in producing work to tight tolerances, quality standards and customer specifications.
• Experience using hand tools, cutting equipment, trimming tools or basic workshop equipment.
• Understanding of vacuum bagging, curing, bonding, finishing or inspection processes would be beneficial.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, housekeeping and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Carry out material lay-up using carbon fibre, glass fibre and wet lay-up techniques.
• Prepare, handle and apply composite materials accurately per job requirements.
• Complete vacuum bagging, curing and autoclave prep for high-quality components.
• Work from technical drawings, templates and production documents to ensure spec conformance.
• Inspect finished work for quality, accuracy and consistency; report issues or defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and adhere to health, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Support the wider production team with additional manufacturing tasks.

Skills

Team player

Independent worker

Tools

Hand tools

Cutting equipment

Trimming tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Hyde Group, a respected aerospace engineering company, is seeking a GRP Laminator to join the North West Aerotooling team in Dukinfield. You will lay up carbon fibre and glass fibre, follow drawings, and help prepare components for autoclave processes.

The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career growth. You will work with composites, adhere to quality standards, and contribute to efficient production while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.