Composite Laminator

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading composites manufacturer in Derby is seeking Composite Laminators to support an exciting Aston Martin build project and F1 programmes. The role requires a minimum of 6 months' experience in composite laminating, with an emphasis on attention to detail and teamwork. Candidates will hand-lay and prepreg laminate components, ensuring high-quality workmanship. The company offers a competitive salary, in-house training, and various benefits including a pension scheme, holiday allowance, and uniform provision.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Canteen facilities and vending machines

Uniform and full PPE provided

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

In-house training and upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in composite laminating.
• Previous experience in automotive, motorsport, aerospace, or F1 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Hand-lay and prepreg laminating for automotive and motorsport components.
• Work to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Trim, bond, and finish composite parts.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Support build schedules on the Aston Martin project and F1 programmes.

Skills

Composite laminating experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work to tight tolerances

Teamwork

Job description

Composite Laminator

Location: Derby

Pay: £35,000 - £46,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: Mon‑Thurs: 07:30‑16:30, Fri: 07:30‑13:00

Benefits

• Pension scheme (details to be confirmed)
• Canteen facilities and vending machines
• Uniform and full PPE provided
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• In‑house training and upskilling opportunities

About the Role

We are recruiting up to 30 Composite Laminators to support an exciting new Aston Martin build project, with additional work across high‑profile F1 programmes.

If you have at least 6 months' experience in composites and are looking to develop your skills in a world‑class environment, this is an excellent opportunity to progress.

We are particularly interested in people with laminating experience, though fitting experience is also beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Hand‑lay and prepreg laminating for automotive and motorsport components
• Working to engineering drawings and specifications
• Trimming, bonding and finishing composite parts
• Ensuring quality standards are consistently met
• Supporting build schedules on the Aston Martin project and F1 programmes

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 6 months' composite laminating experience
• Previous experience in automotive, motorsport, aerospace or F1 desirable
• Good attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to high‑quality workmanship
• Team players with a willingness to learn and upskill

Apply

If you’re looking to work on prestigious projects and grow your composites career, apply today.