Trainee Aerospace Laminator | Cambridge | £15.85 per hour
Day 1: Your own bench, your own materials, and an experienced laminator showing you the process on night shifts.
Day 30: Confidently laying up to spec, checking your own quality as you go.
Day 90: Trusted with the trickier lay-ups, working with real independence in the shop.
Night Shift Hours: 4pm - 2am, Monday - Thursday. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night off.
If you've worked with composite materials and take pride in producing consistent, high-quality work, this Trainee Aerospace Laminator role is worth a look. You'll be working within a well-established aerospace and composite materials environment where the standard of what you produce genuinely matters.
As a Trainee Aerospace Laminator, you'll benefit from:
- Annual performance-based bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Overtime paid at x1.5
- A 4-day week, Monday to Thursday, with a long weekend every week
- On-the-job development within a specialist aerospace environment
- A stable, structured workplace with experienced colleagues around you
As a Trainee Aerospace Laminator, your responsibilities will include:
- Laying up composite materials to technical specification
- Working from drawings and process instructions to produce finished components
- Operating ovens and curing equipment as part of the laminating process
- Preparing materials and checking quality throughout
- Identifying and reporting defects or non-conformances
- Maintaining a clean, organised work area in line with operational standards
As a Trainee Aerospace Laminator, your experience will include:
- Some hands-on experience in a composites or manufacturing environment
- A working knowledge of laminating processes such as wet lay-up or pre-preg
- Ability to follow technical drawings or written process instructions
- A methodical approach with attention to detail and a willingness to learn
- Reliability and a strong work ethic in a structured production setting
- Must be able to work a 4pm to 2am shift, Monday to Thursday
Trainee Aerospace Laminator in Cambridge) employer: Rubicon Recruitment Group
Rubicon Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment where Trainee Metal Workers can thrive. With guaranteed weekly hours and pay, employees benefit from a culture that prioritises growth and development, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to advance their career in the thriving manufacturing sector of Sturminster Newton.
