Senior Composite Laminator — Precision & Mentoring

First Base Employment Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment Ltd is seeking a Senior Composite Laminator in Nuneaton to lead and support a busy composites department. You will laminate parts, manage autoclave and oven processing, and ensure high-quality output within tight timescales.

You’ll mentor junior laminators, review drawings, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining equipment and a clean work area in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a composite laminator, ideally at a senior level.
• Experience with pre-preg autoclave processes.
• Experience working with carbon and glass composite materials.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow procedures, work instructions and manuals.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Motorsport or automotive composite experience would be highly desirable.
• Able to support and develop less experienced laminators.

Responsibilities

• Template and produce new products.
• Laminate parts and tooling across a broad range of products.
• Check drawings and route card instructions are clear and correct.
• Help develop processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Operate autoclaves and ovens.
• Assist with the training and development of laminators.
• Maintain all equipment and ensure it is kept in good working order.
• Ensure the department and work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Support the Team Leader with the efficient running of the department.
• Ensure jobs are completed to the required quality standards and timescales.

Skills

Senior Laminator experience

Pre-preg autoclave

Carbon & glass composites

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Verbal communication

Work under pressure

Manufacturing environment

Motorsport/auto composites

Mentoring laminators

Tools

Autoclaves

Ovens

Job description

First Base Employment Ltd is seeking a Senior Composite Laminator in Nuneaton to lead and support a busy composites department. You will laminate parts, manage autoclave and oven processing, and ensure high-quality output within tight timescales.

You’ll mentor junior laminators, review drawings, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining equipment and a clean work area in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.