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.