Composite Laminator

PegBox Limited; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

PegBox Limited is recruiting skilled Aerospace Composite Laminators to join our client in Merseyside on a contract basis. You will lay up carbon fibre prepreg materials, manufacture complex panels and components, and work to aerospace standards.You will read engineering drawings, perform vacuum bagging and debulking, maintain traceability, complete documentation, and contribute to a safe, efficient production team with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Composite Laminator in aerospace/defence/advanced composites.
• Proven experience with carbon fibre prepreg materials.
• Experience with hand lay-up, vacuum bagging and debulking processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work as part of a production team.
• Flexible with shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lay up carbon fibre prepreg materials in accordance with drawings and work instructions.
• Manufacture complex composite components such as panels, nacelles, and aero structures, ensuring compliance with drawings and quality standards.
• Perform vacuum bagging, debulking, and curing preparation activities.
• Work with composite tooling, moulds, and related equipment.
• Ensure correct ply orientation, material traceability, and accurate documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Meet demanding production schedules while upholding aerospace quality standards.

Skills

Carbon fibre prepreg

Hand lay-up

Vacuum bagging

Debulking

Reading drawings

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Shifts flexibility

Job description

Aerospace Composite Laminators

Location: Merseyside

Contract Type: Contract

Rate: Competitive DOE

Hours: Full-Time, Shift Patterns Available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for Skilled Aerospace Composite Laminators to join our client in Merseyside on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment, producing high-quality composite components for advanced aerospace applications.

The successful candidates will have proven experience working with carbon fibre pre-preg materials and a strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing standards, quality requirements, and composite processes within aerospace.

Key Responsibilities

• Lay up carbon fibre pre-preg materials in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Manufacture complex structural and non-structural composite components using carbon fibre pre-preg materials, including panels, engine nacelles, nutrails, aerodynamic fairings, and packers, ensuring strict compliance with aerospace drawings, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Perform vacuum bagging, debulking, and curing preparation activities.
• Work with composite tooling, moulds, and associated equipment.
• Ensure correct orientation, ply placement, and material traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
• Complete all manufacturing documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Work to demanding production schedules while maintaining aerospace quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Composite Laminator within the aerospace, defence, motorsport, or advanced composites sector.
• Proven experience working with carbon fibre pre-preg materials.
• Experience of hand lay-up, vacuum bagging, and debulking processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong understanding of composite materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
• Flexible approach to shifts and overtime when required.

What Our Client Offers

• Potential Long-term contract opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace programmes.
• Potential for contract extensions based on project demand and performance.