Laminator

Red Chilli Recruitment; Andover; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing contract

PAYE/umbrella options

Competitive hourly rate

Clean workshop

Job summary

Red Chilli Recruitment is assisting a North Hampshire-based specialist composite manufacturer to recruit an experienced Pre Preg/Wetlay Laminator on an ongoing contract. The role focuses on delivering high-spec components in a production environment with strict quality standards.

You'll handle prepregs, laminates, cure processes and documentation, working with a skilled team in a clean workshop. The position is full-time, onsite in North Hampshire, with a competitive hourly rate and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pre Preg or Wetlay Laminator in high-quality environments.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and laminating instructions.
• Background in aerospace, motorsport, marine or similar high‑quality composites.

Responsibilities

• Produce composite parts and tooling in line with drawings and quality standards.
• Work as part of a shop-floor team delivering high-spec components.
• Assist with mould/tool preparation and cure processes where applicable.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping and traceability documentation.
• Flag defects or non-conformances per quality procedures.

Skills

Prepreg/Wetlay Laminator

Attention to detail

Quality-driven mindset

Tools

Vacuum bagging

Job description

Composite (Prepreg or Wetlay) Laminator – Ongoing Contract

Location: North Hampshire

Contract Type: Ongoing Contract (PAYE or Limited Company)

Rate: £24.00 per hour (Limited contractor)

Hours: Full-time, 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday–Friday Approx 45-50 hours a week.

The Opportunity

We’re supporting a well-established specialist composite manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for high-quality, precision composite components across demanding sectors such as aerospace, motorsport, marine and advanced engineering.

Due to continued workload, they are looking to add an experienced Pre Preg / Wetlay Composite Laminator on an ongoing contract basis. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running in a production environment where quality and attention to detail are critical.

The Role

As a Composite Laminator, you’ll be responsible for producing composite parts and tooling in line with engineering drawings, work instructions and quality standards. You’ll be working as part of a skilled shop‑floor team delivering consistent, high-specification components.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with pre-pregs, dry fabrics and core materials OR handlay / wetlay to build a variety of projects from satellites to boats to submersibles
• Mould and tool preparation, including release application and vacuum bagging
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and laminating instructions
• Supporting cure processes using ovens and/or autoclaves (where applicable)
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping
• Completing basic production and traceability documentation
• Flagging defects or non-conformances in line with quality procedures

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Pre Preg Or Wetlay Composite Laminator
• Background in aerospace, motorsport, marine or similar high‑quality composite environments
• Confident interpreting drawings and written work instructions
• Experience with vacuum bagging and composite cure processes
• Strong attention to detail and a quality‑driven mindset
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently as well as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• £24 per hour (Limited Company). paye / umbrella options also available
• Ongoing contract with steady work
• Clean, professional workshop environment
• Opportunity to work on technically interesting composite components
• Straightforward onboarding and quick start for the right person