Fibreglass Laminator

Contract Personnel Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is recruiting for a Fibreglass Laminator to join a busy manufacturing team in the NR15 area. The role involves practical, hands‑on laminating work with full training provided and potential for permanent employment.

You will work as part of a team to follow lay‑up drawings, prepare moulds, apply coatings and build up layers to meet exact thickness and finish, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fibreglass laminating is advantageous but not required.
• Full training provided to the right candidate.
• Good attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fibreglass laminating work in accordance with lay‑up drawings and specifications.
• Prepare moulds, apply coatings and materials, and build up gel coat and fibreglass layers to achieve required thickness and finish.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure conformity to specifications; maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Fibreglass laminating

Reading lay‑up drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Location: NR15

Pay Rate: From £13.00 per hour

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Contract Personnel are currently recruiting for a Fibreglass Laminator to join a busy manufacturing team based in the NR15 area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and is looking for a position with the potential to become permanent.

Previous fibreglass laminating experience would be advantageous, but full training will be provided for the right candidate. We are looking for individuals with a good attitude to work, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn new skills.

The Role

Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for carrying out fibreglass laminating work in accordance with lay‑up drawings and specifications.

You will prepare moulds, apply the required coatings and materials, and build up layers of gel and fibreglass mat to achieve the required thickness and finish. Accuracy and attention to detail are important, as you will be responsible for ensuring completed products meet the required specifications and are free from defects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to complete laminating work to the required production schedule.
• Reading and understanding lay‑up drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Inspecting, cleaning and assembling moulds before beginning the manufacturing process.
• Applying lacquers and waxes to mould surfaces to assist with the assembly and removal of laminated parts.
• Applying layers of gel coat to prepared mould surfaces.
• Placing fibreglass mat onto mould surfaces and applying further layers as required.
• Building up layers of material until the product reaches the required thickness and specification.
• Ensuring materials are applied correctly and consistently to achieve the required finish.
• Masking off areas of moulds that are not required to be laminated using cellophane, wax paper, masking tape or specialist mould‑release sprays.
• Checking dies, templates and cut‑out patterns prior to use in the manufacturing process.
• Ensuring moulds and materials are correctly prepared before commencing work.
• Allowing laminated materials to cure/set at room temperature in accordance with the required process.
• Inspecting completed products for defects and checking that they conform to the required specifications.Identifying and reporting any defects, quality issues or discrepancies.Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised work area.Following all relevant health and safety procedures and wearing the required PPE.Working carefully with materials, tools and equipment to minimise waste and maintain product quality.Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required by the business.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Practical and enjoys hands‑on manufacturing work.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and production specifications.
• Comfortable reading and understanding drawings or technical instructions.
• Accurate and has excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to producing high‑quality work.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and develop new manufacturing skills.
• Comfortable working in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in fibreglass laminating, composites, GRP, moulding or a similar manufacturing environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Full training will be provided, so candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Own transport is essential due to the location and/or working hours.
• Safety shoes are essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to production specifications.
• A willingness to learn new skills and undertake practical, hands‑on work.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment with the potential to progress from temporary to permanent employment for the right candidate.

With full training provided, this role offers the opportunity to develop valuable skills within the fibreglass and composite manufacturing industry.

If you're reliable, practical, keen to learn and take pride in producing quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

If you would like some more information, please call 01603 764044 and ask for the industrial team.