Composite Laminator

Mansell Recruitment Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Composite Laminator in Poole, UK. The role involves preparing moulds, reading lay-up specifications, and performing various laminating processes. With a competitive starting pay of £15.68 per hour and 22 days of holiday, this position is ideal for individuals with over 2 years of experience in quality-driven industries. Candidates should be detail-oriented team players who can communicate effectively. Overtime is available, and dental cover is provided after one year.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Dental cover after 1 year

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Marine, Aerospace, Automotive, or quality-driven industries.
• Thorough understanding of GRP laminating processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds ready for gel application.
• Read and understand lay-up specifications.
• Perform laminating processes including wet-lay and infusion.
• Identify laminating defects.
• Use a variety of fabrics and core materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent communicator

GRP laminating skills

Job description

THE ROLE

Working in a team environment you will work on a range of products including Sunseeker, Princess, Williams Jet Tenders, ECB Spas, etc. You will need to read and understand lay‑up drawings and use your laminating skills to carry out the required workload to the lay‑up specification. You will also need to utilise your skills to query any error or change that you may observe on any particular job.

You may be required to interchange between Composites and GRP sites due to workloads in the relevant departments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing moulds ready for gel
• Read and understand lay‑up specifications
• Application of gel coat
• Perform a range of laminating processes which may include: wet‑lay, infusion, vac‑bagging, pre‑preg or RTM
• Use of hand tools
• Identify laminating defects
• Use of core materials and generic bonding pastes
• Release of simple moulds
• Use and control of patterns and jigs
• Use of a wide range of fabrics, CSM and cloths in dry and pre‑preg formats
• Basic housekeeping duties
• Record daily time spent on jobs on timesheet
• Correct use of PPE
• Be accountable for your own work

REQUIRED KEY SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks
• Good team player and excellent communicator
• A thorough understanding of GRP laminating and associated processes including those mentioned above which may include trimming and grinding
• Understanding of quality processes
• 2+ years’ experience gained within the Marine, Aerospace, Automotive or other quality driven industry is preferable

OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Be willing to listen and learn and share your knowledge

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Composite Laminator – Starting from £15.68 p/hr – £32,614 per annum. Starting 22 days holiday, Dental cover after 1 year’s service, hours 40 per week between 07.00 – 04.30 plus regular overtime at time + half.