Composite Laminator

HR Duo; Queensway Old Dalby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee wellness programme

Job summary

KS Composites, located in Old Dalby, is seeking experienced Composite Laminators to join day or night shifts on-site. The role focuses on laminating prepreg materials, mould preparation with release agents, demoulding, inspection, and strict adherence to quality systems.

The site runs Monday–Friday days or 6pm–6am nights, with a rural location requiring reliable transport. The ideal candidate can read technical drawings, minimise material waste, manage workloads, stay calm under pressure, and

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).
• Experience working as a Laminator in a similar environment.
• Own vehicle and ability to commute to site due to rural location.
• Methodical, precise and quality-driven approach to work.
• Experience working from technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to minimise material waste and work efficiently.
• Strong workload management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Calm under pressure, with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• The confidence to identify and elevate issues when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Preparing moulds by applying release agents to ensure high-quality production.
• Hand-laminating pre-preg materials with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Safely de-moulding cured components while protecting both parts and tooling.
• Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet exacting quality standards.
• Following and maintaining our quality management systems.

Skills

UK work eligibility

Laminator experience

Own vehicle/commute

Methodical/precise

Technical drawings

Minimise waste

Workload management

Calm under pressure

Communication

Issue escalation

Job description

Permanent (Full-Time) KS Composites On-site

Company Information and Introduction

Experienced Composite Laminators

Location: Old Dalby, LE14 3NQ

Salary / Rates: Dependent on experience

Day or Night Shift Patterns Available

Days: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Nights: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 pm – 6:00 am

Join KS Composites – Leaders in Advanced Manufacturing

At KS Composites, we specialise in high-performance composite manufacturing for some of the world’s most demanding industries, including Formula One, mainstream automotive, niche hypercars, aerospace, marine and industrial engineering.

We’re growing, and we’re looking for skilled Composite Laminators to join our day and night shift teams. If you take pride in precision, quality craftsmanship and working on cutting-edge projects, this is your opportunity to be part of something exceptional.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The Role

As a key member of our production team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing moulds by applying release agents to ensure high-quality production.
• Hand-laminating pre-preg materials with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Safely de-moulding cured components while protecting both parts and tooling.
• Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet exacting quality standards.
• Following and maintaining our quality management systems.

Key Skills and Competencies

The Candidate

We’re looking for candidates who have the following skills and attributes:

• Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).
• Experience working as a Laminator in a similar environment
• Their own vehicle and the ability to commute to our site due to its rural location.
• A methodical, precise and quality-driven approach to work.
• Experience working from technical drawings and specifications.
• The ability to minimise material waste and work efficiently.
• Strong workload management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A calm approach under pressure, with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The confidence to identify and elevate issues when necessary.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay, dependent on experience.
• 22 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee wellness programme.

Why Join KS Composites?

You’ll work on high-profile, technically advanced projects within a company that values innovation, craftsmanship and continuous improvement. We invest in our people and provide a supportive working environment where your skills and experience can make a real difference.

Additional Information

Number of positions: 1

Contact

Name: Richard Nield

Phone: [phone]

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