Yacht-Grade Composite Laminator — Precision & Finishing

Mane Contract Services; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services seeks a skilled Marine Composite Laminator to join our shipyard team, focusing on construction, repair, and finishing of luxury yacht components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and resins, and a strong understanding of yacht manufacturing processes, ensuring precision, safety, and durability in all laminating tasks.

Prepare materials, lay up and laminate structures, and operate vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and

Qualifications

• Experience with fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar and resin systems.
• Knowledge of vacuum bagging, resin infusion and hand lay-up.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality standards.
• Able to lift heavy materials and work in confined spaces.
• Understanding of safety procedures and PPE.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Experience with luxury yacht construction or repair.
• Familiarity with CNC cutting, mold-making or finishing techniques.
• Certification in composite materials or marine fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare composite materials (fiberglass, carbon fiber, resins, cores) according to specifications.
• Lay up and laminate composite structures, ensuring accurate alignment, layering, and resin application.
• Operate vacuum bagging, infusion, and wet lay-up processes for yacht components.
• Trim, finish, and inspect composite panels, decks, hulls, and other yacht parts for quality and adherence to engineering drawings.
• Monitor curing processes, ensuring optimal temperature, pressure, and time for each laminate.
• Identify defects or delamination issues and perform repairs as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to optimize laminate performance and production efficiency.
• Record production details, material usage, and quality checks accurately.

Skills

Fiberglass

Carbon fiber

Kevlar

Resin systems

Vacuum bagging

Resin infusion

Hand lay-up

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

PPE & safety

Teamwork

Yacht experience

CNC cutting

Mold-making

Finishing

Composite cert

Job description

Mane Contract Services seeks a skilled Marine Composite Laminator to join our shipyard team, focusing on construction, repair, and finishing of luxury yacht components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and resins, and a strong understanding of yacht manufacturing processes, ensuring precision, safety, and durability in all laminating tasks.

Prepare materials, lay up and laminate structures, and operate vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and