Composite Laminator

Contechs Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs Consulting is seeking an Automotive Composite Laminator for a supercar programme, based in the UK. The role focuses on pre-preg carbon fibre lay-up to engineering drawings, ply books and work instructions, and the manufacture of complex composite components.

You will handle carbon fibre, glass fibre and core materials, ensure correct ply orientation, and support autoclave curing processes. This contract position offers challenging, high-precision manufacturing work within a premier

Qualifications

• Perform pre-preg carbon fibre lay-up to engineering drawings, ply books, and work instructions.
• Manufacture complex composite components (Class A surfaces, structural parts).
• Ensure correct ply orientation, stacking sequence, and material handling.
• Work with a variety of materials including carbon fibre, glass fibre, and core materials (e.g. honeycomb, foam).

Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds and tooling to required standards (cleaning, release agents, bagging prep).
• Apply vacuum bagging techniques including peel ply, breather / bleeder layers, vacuum films and sealing.
• Ensure tooling integrity and readiness for autoclave curing.
• Monitor curing cycles and ensure adherence to process parameters.

Skills

Lamination expertise

Carbon fibre lay-up

Engineering drawings literacy

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

Position Title: Automotive Composite Laminator - Supercar Programme

Duration: Contract

Location: Rotherham

Job Description

Lay-Up & Manufacturing

• Perform pre-preg carbon fibre lay-up to engineering drawings, ply books, and work instructions
• Manufacture complex composite components (Class A surfaces, structural parts)
• Ensure correct ply orientation, stacking sequence, and material handling
• Work with a variety of materials including carbon fibre, glass fibre, and core materials (e.g. honeycomb, foam)

Tooling & Preparation

• Prepare moulds and tooling to required standards (cleaning, release agents, bagging prep)
• Apply vacuum bagging techniques including:
  • Peel ply
  • Breather / bleeder layers
  • Vacuum films and sealing
• Ensure tooling integrity and readiness for autoclave curing

Curing & Processing

• Support autoclave and oven curing processes
• Monitor curing cycles and ensure adherence to process parameters
• Handle components post-cure, including de-bagging and initial inspection

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.