GRP Composite Technician

Venatu Recruitment Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group is seeking a GRP Composite Technician for a well-established manufacturing business in the Barnsley area. The role involves fibreglass laminating, with training offered for the right candidate who shows a good attitude.

The position is full-time and permanent, with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and on-site parking benefits. A strong focus on quality, attention to detail and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in resins and fibreglass preferred but not essential.
• Willing to train the right candidate with a good attitude.
• Experience with laminating processes is desirable.
• Able to work with hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• General labouring duties including trimming, lifting and splicing.
• Mould preparation.
• Release of simple moulds.
• Use of hand tools.
• Use of handheld power tools such as grinders and sanders.
• Bond preparation.
• Basic housekeeping duties.
• Correct use of PPE.
• Taking responsibility and accountability for your own work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Safety conscious

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Salary: From £13.50 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
Benefits: On-site parking

A well-established, family-run manufacturing business is seeking an experienced GRP COmposite Techniciano join its growing team. Fibreglass Lamination experience is preferred but they are open to training the right candidate with a good attitude and has worked with hand and power tools.

Duties and Responsibilities of GRP Composite Technician

• General labouring duties including trimming, lifting and splicing
• Mould preparation
• Release of simple moulds
• Use of hand tools
• Use of handheld power tools such as grinders and sanders
• Bond preparation
• Basic housekeeping duties
• Correct use of PPE
• Taking responsibility and accountability for your own work

The Ideal Candidate for a GRP Composite Technician

The successful applicant will ideally have at least one year's experience working with resins and fibreglass; however, this is preferred rather than essential. Applications are also welcomed from individuals who are keen to learn and develop these skills through training.

Key Skills and Experience of a GRP Composite Technician

• Understanding of GRP/Fibreglass laminating and associated processes (preferred)
• Experience with wet lay lamination techniques (preferred)
• Experience with chop spray application techniques (preferred)
• Experience with filament winding (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of quality processes
• Methodical approach to work
• Strong team player
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, long-established manufacturer that values quality workmanship and offers long-term career prospects within a supportive team environment.