Position: Composite Laminator

Job ID: 3243/2

Location: Lee On Solent

Rate/Salary: Depending on experience

Type: Contract Outside IR35 4 months

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The below job description will outline this position of: Composite Technician

Typically, this person will manufacture high-quality composite components using a range of advanced techniques, ensuring all products meet strict quality, dimensional, and cosmetic standards within a precision-driven environment.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Composite Technician: • Manufacture composite components using hand lay-up, resin infusion, and pre-preg techniques • Prepare plugs and moulds, including lay-up of dry fibre reinforcements, consumables, and vacuum systems • Interpret and work from engineering drawings, laminate schedules, and work instructions • Ensure all components meet quality, dimensional, and cosmetic standards for key customers within Aerospace and Wind Energy sectors • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment • Identify and resolve process or quality issues proactively within a project-based environment

Qualifications and requirements for the Composite Technician: • Proven experience as a Composite Technician, with a strong focus on infusion processes and advanced composite manufacturing methods • Good understanding of composite materials including carbon fibre, glass fibre, resins, and core materials • Experience with vacuum systems, leak detection, and process control • Ability to work accurately, consistently, and to tight tolerances • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team • Experience in aerospace, marine, automotive, or motorsport composites (desirable) • Knowledge of health & safety standards relating to composite manufacturing (desirable) • Experience with tooling, mould preparation, and finishing processes (desirable) • Experience with electrical installation (desirable) • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a composite-related role preferred

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role