Composite Laminator – Carbon & Kevlar (Motorsport)

Owen Daniels; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Composite Laminator to join our UK manufacturing team, producing advanced composite components for motorsport, automotive, and aerospace sectors. You will work with pre-preg carbon, glass, and Kevlar materials, delivering Class A quality on tight production deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of laminated composite experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' composite laminating experience within Formula 1, motorsport, aerospace, automotive, or a Tier 1 supplier.
• Strong experience working with pre-preg carbon fibre composite materials.
• Experience producing Class A composite components.
• Ability to laminate a wide variety of complex composite parts.
• Experience with carbon fibre, glass fibre and Kevlar materials.
• Experience loading and unloading autoclaves.
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; IT literate; able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare moulds and patterns for production.
• Laminate composite components in accordance with engineering drawings, lay-up manuals, and work instructions.
• Lay up complex carbon fibre, glass fibre, and Kevlar composite components using pre-preg materials.
• Manufacture high-quality Class A composite components to exacting standards.
• Load and unload autoclaves and carry out component breakout activities.
• Manage pre-preg materials in accordance with manufacturing procedures.
• Ensure all components meet strict dimensional and cosmetic tolerances required for motorsport, automotive, and aerospace applications.
• Work efficiently to production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively across departments.

Skills

Laminating experience

Pre-preg carbon

Class A components

Carbon fibre

Glass fibre

Kevlar

Autoclave handling

Quality standards

IT literate

Team player

Shift flexibility

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Composite Laminator to join our UK manufacturing team, producing advanced composite components for motorsport, automotive, and aerospace sectors. You will work with pre-preg carbon, glass, and Kevlar materials, delivering Class A quality on tight production deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of laminated composite experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team.