Location: Norfolk, East of England
Industry: Marine Manufacturing / Luxury Yacht Building
Salary: £22 - £25 per hour
Job Type: Temporary
The Opportunity
Rhino Recruitment is recruiting experienced Composite Technicians and GRP Laminators for an established British luxury yacht manufacturer.
This is an opportunity to work on the production of high-quality sailing yachts, manufacturing and finishing composite components including hulls, decks and internal structural sections.
We're looking for candidates with practical experience in fibreglass laminating, resin infusion or GRP manufacturing who take pride in producing quality work.
What You'll Be Doing
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Carrying out wet lay-up fibreglass laminating and composite manufacturing.
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Preparing moulds and applying gel coats by hand or spray gun.
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Preparing vacuum bags and carrying out resin infusion processes.
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Checking vacuum systems for leaks and ensuring correct resin flow.
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Measuring, cutting and fitting composite structural components, including bulkheads and longitudinals.
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Mixing and applying resins, catalysts and composite materials.
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Reading technical drawings and following manufacturing specifications.
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Trimming, filling, finishing and repairing composite components.
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Checking completed work to ensure it meets required quality standards.
What We're Looking For
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Previous hands-on experience in composite laminating, GRP manufacturing or resin infusion.
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Good understanding of fibreglass materials, resins and composite manufacturing processes.
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Ability to follow technical drawings and manufacturing instructions.
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Experience using hand tools and cutting equipment safely.
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Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
Experience in yacht building, boat manufacturing or other composite manufacturing environments would be particularly beneficial.
Experience with vacuum bagging, gel coat application, structural bonding and composite repairs would also be advantageous.
Why Apply?
You'll have the opportunity to work within an established British yacht manufacturer producing luxury sailing yachts, using specialist composite manufacturing techniques and working to high production standards.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Composite Technician, GRP Laminator or Resin Infusion Technician looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply with your CV through Rhino Recruitment, outlining your experience in composite laminating, fibreglass manufacturing or resin infusion.