Composite Laminator

• Location: Hertfordshire
• Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• On-site: Yes

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Composite Laminator to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business in Hertfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a quality-driven production environment, supporting the manufacture of high-performance composite components using industry-standard processes and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tooling for composite manufacturing, including cleaning tools and applying release agents.
• Carry out material kitting and lay-up activities, ensuring the correct build sequence, orientation, and specification requirements are met.
• Cut composite materials and prepare kits for production builds.
• Apply knowledge of warp and weft orientation during lay-up processes.
• Perform vacuum bagging operations and manufacture breather bag material kits.
• Operate autoclaves, ovens, vacuum pumps, and associated equipment in line with approved engineering methods and processes.
• Support cure operations while maintaining product quality and process compliance.
• Follow quality procedures and manufacturing instructions to ensure regulatory and customer requirements are met.
• Adhere to all company health and safety policies and safe working practices.
• Attend daily shift briefings to review production targets, quality updates, and key business communications.
• Identify, report, and escalate manufacturing, quality, or process issues to Team Leaders in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain a clean, organised work environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience within composite laminating, composite manufacturing, or aerospace production.
• Experience with pre-preg materials, lay-up, and vacuum bagging techniques.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing instructions and engineering processes.
• Understanding of composite curing processes and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of material shelf-life control would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £37,000 per annum.
• 37-hour working week.
• Additional company benefits.
• Opportunity to work within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.