At a Glance
- Tasks: Create high-quality composite parts in a dynamic production environment.
- Company: Reputable composite manufacturing business with a focus on precision and quality.
- Benefits: Earn £24 per hour, enjoy steady work, and work in a clean, professional environment.
- Other info: Quick onboarding for the right candidate and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and work on exciting projects in aerospace and motorsport.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Composite Laminator and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 24 - 24 £ per hour.
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 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 Pre Preg OR Wet lay 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 wetlay up / hand lay
- 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 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
Composite Laminator in Winchester employer: Red Chilli Recruitment
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