Composite Technician

Matchtech Group; Wroxham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in the Norfolk area seeks experienced Composite Technicians to join a busy luxury yacht production facility. You will contribute to the manufacture of high-quality vessels through composite laminating, resin infusion, structural fitting and finishing.

Roles involve reading drawings, applying gel coats, vacuum bagging and wet lay-up, with opportunities for overtime within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in composite laminating, resin infusion or similar.
• BAE trades laminator experience or transferable skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Practical wet lay-up, vacuum bagging and gel coat knowledge.
• Safe use of hand tools and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Experience in marine, automotive, aerospace or related composites.
• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and plans.
• Identify and prepare fabrics, resins, gel coats and materials.
• Prepare moulds and apply gel coats by hand and spray.
• Carry out wet lay-up, laminating and resin infusion processes.
• Prepare components for infusion and apply vacuum bagging.
• Conduct vacuum drop tests, locate leaks and remediate.
• Mark component locations using drawings and laser equipment.
• Fit structural components, bulkheads and longitudinals.
• Trim and fit components with hand tools and workshop machinery.
• Complete repairs and fairing to high quality standards.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Composite laminating

Resin infusion

Read engineering drawings

Wet lay-up

Gel coat application

Vacuum bagging

Hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Marine manufacturing

Education

BAE trades laminator experience

City & Guilds qualification or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Our client is seeking experienced Composite Technicians to join a busy luxury yacht manufacturing facility in Wroxham, Norfolk. Working within an established marine production team, the successful applicant will contribute to the manufacture of high-quality vessels through composite laminating, resin infusion, structural fitting and finishing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering plans
• Identify and prepare fabrics, resins, gel coats and other composite materials
• Prepare moulds and apply gel coats using hand and spray application methods
• Carry out wet lay-up, laminating and resin infusion processes
• Prepare components and consumables for resin infusion and apply vacuum bagging systems
• Conduct vacuum drop tests, identify leaks and complete remedial work
• Mark out structural component locations using technical drawings and laser equipment
• Fit composite and plywood structural components, including bulkheads and longitudinals
• Trim and fit components using hand tools and workshop machinery
• Complete structural repairs, filling and fairing to exacting quality standards
• Inspect work throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with specifications

Job Requirements:

• Experience in composite laminating, resin infusion or a similar composite manufacturing discipline
• BAE trades laminator experience or transferable skills from a comparable technical environment
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Practical understanding of wet lay-up, vacuum bagging and gel coat application
• Competence in the safe use of hand tools and power tools
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to quality
• Experience in marine, automotive, aerospace or another composite manufacturing environment
• Relevant City & Guilds qualification or equivalent would be advantageous

Desirable Experience:

• Composite repairs, filling and fairing
• Structural composite fitting
• Marine manufacturing and luxury yacht production
• Resin infusion and vacuum process troubleshooting

Contract Details:

• Initial four month contract
• Rate dependant on experience and discussed at application
• PAYE or Umbrella only
• Standard 40-hour working week
• Regular overtime opportunities, with the potential for up to 53 hours per week
• Opportunity to work on high end luxury yacht projects
• Supportive production team environment with potential for contract extension