Job Description:

Position: GRP Wet Lay Laminator
Job ID: (phone number removed)
Location: Gosport
Rate/Salary: £21.00 per hour (Outside IR35 - Umbrella or Ltd Company)
Type: 6 Month Contract 
 
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping, Energy, Defence and Aerospace sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
 
The below job description will outline this position of: GRP Wet Lay Laminator
 
Typically, this person will be responsible for carrying out high-quality GRP wet lay laminating work on a variety of marine craft, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
 
HSB Technical's client is a well-established and respected business operating within the marine industry.
 
Duties and responsibilities of the Marine GRP Wet Lay Laminator:

• Carry out GRP wet lay laminating on marine vessels and components.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and laminating schedules.
• Prepare moulds and materials prior to laminating.
• Apply resins, glass matting and reinforcement materials to specification.
• Trim, finish and inspect completed laminates to ensure quality standards are met.
• Carry out repairs and modifications to existing GRP structures where required.
• Work safely in line with health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Work effectively as part of a production team to achieve project deadlines.

Qualifications and requirements for the GRP Wet Lay Laminator:

• Previous experience as a GRP Wet Lay Laminator within the marine, boatbuilding or composite industry.
• Experience working with polyester and vinylester resin systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and laminating specifications.
• Good attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality workmanship.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience working on commercial or military marine craft.
• Previous boatbuilding or shipyard experience.
• Composite or laminating qualifications.
• Abrasive Wheels or Manual Handling certificates.

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.