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Composite Boat Builders & Laminators

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: SO45, Calshot, Hampshire

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Composite Laminator and Boat Builder (Carbon Fibre)

Location: Southampton / New Forest Area

Contract Type: Contract

Rate: Competitive (DOE)

About the Role

Our client, based near Southampton and the New Forest, is seeking experienced Composite Laminators and Boat Builders to join their team on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-performance marine projects, manufacturing and assembling advanced composite structures using carbon fibre and other composite materials.

The successful candidates will have a strong background in composite lamination and carbon fibre boat building, with experience in wet lay-up and pre-preg carbon fibre processes.

Key Responsibilities

  * Prepare moulds, tooling, and materials for composite manufacture.

  * Perform wet lay-up laminating of carbon fibre, fibreglass, and core materials.

  * Carry out pre-preg carbon fibre lay-up, debulking, vacuum bagging, and curing processes.

  * Undertake vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and structural bonding operations.

  * Assemble and fit composite structures, bulkheads, decks, interiors, and marine equipment.

  * Read and work from engineering drawings, build specifications, and work instructions.

  * Trim, finish, and inspect composite components to ensure quality standards are met.

  * Identify and rectify defects where necessary.

  * Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with project requirements.

Essential Requirements

  * Previous experience as a Composite Laminator, Boat Builder, or Composite Technician.

  * Proven experience working with carbon fibre composites.

  * Strong wet lay-up experience.

  * Experience working with pre-preg carbon fibre materials.

  * Knowledge of vacuum bagging, resin infusion, and structural bonding techniques.

  * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

  * Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

  * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

  * Marine, aerospace, motorsport, defence, or high-performance composite industry experience.

  * Experience with oven or autoclave curing processes.

  * Composite repair and finishing experience.

  * Relevant trade qualifications within composites, marine engineering, or boat building.

What Our Client Offers

  * Competitive contract rates.

  * Opportunity to work on prestigious marine and composite projects.

  * Friendly and professional team environment.

  * Potential for ongoing contract opportunities.

If you are an experienced Composite Laminator or Boat Builder with carbon fibre, wet lay-up, and pre-preg experience, we’d like to hear from you

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