Composite Laminator
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Associate / Production Line, Assembly, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Vacancy Type: Full-time and Temporary (Contract or Fixed Term)
Pay rate: Circa £20 per hour, subject to experience
JOB SUMMAR
Y
We are looking for experienced Composite Laminators to join NP Aerospace on a temporary basis until the end of December 26 to support an exciting new projec
t.
This is a hands-on production role working with advanced composite materials used in high-performance structural composite products. You will be responsible for preparing, laying up, bagging, demoulding and tool preparation to manufacture composite components in line with work instructions, technical drawings and production require men
ts.
You will need to be confident working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, safety, traceability and right first-time production are essential. The role would suit someone with previous experience in composites, carbon fibre, automotive,aerospace, motor sport, defence or another technical manufacturing environm
ent.
We are looking for people who can start quickly and contribute immedia
tely.
Do you want to know more about NPA? Visit our Linked In page and NPA Careers Page to find out more abo
ut us!
WHAT YOU WILL B
E DOING
In this role, you will carry out a range of composite manufacturing tasks to support safe, consistent production and strong product quality. The key duties and responsibilities are outline
d below.
Composite
- laminator
Carry out composite laminating, layup and bagging of components in line with work instructions and production - schedules.
Prepare materials, tools and work areas before starting product - ion tasks.
Support vacuum bagging and curing processes, including autoclave and oven cure related activity where trained and a - uthorised.
Inspect work during and after production to ensure components meet the required quality - standard.
Work from technical drawings, work instructions, process specifications and manufacturing docu - mentation.
Record production information accurately, including time bookings, and material traceability i
nformation
Quality, safety a
- nd teamwork
Follow all Health and Safety procedures, PPE requirements and safe working practices for composit - e materials.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in clean rooms and produ - ction areas.
Report defects, quality concerns, equipment issues or process proble - ms promptly.
Work closely with Team Leaders, Quality and other production colleagues to resolve issues and main - tain output.
Support continuous improvement activity by identifying practical ways to improve quality, efficiency and prod - uction flow.
Share knowledge and support other team members whe - re required.
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and respo
nsibilities.
The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and resp
onsibiliti
es.
EXPER
- IENCE
Essential - Previous experience working as a Composite Laminator or in a similar composite man
- ufacturing role.
Experience with composite layup, laminating and ba - gging processes.
Experience working with carbon fibre prepreg or other advanced comp - osite materials.
Able to follow technical drawings, work instructions and process specific at - ions accurately.
Strong attention to detail with a clear commitment to product quality a - nd traceability.
Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements within a production or manufactur - ing environment.
Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced pro
duction s
- etting.
Desirable - Experience in aerospace, automotive, motor sport, defence, specialist vehicles or another high-quality manufact
- uring environment.
Experience working in clean rooms or controlled - production areas.
Experience using hand and power tools for trimming, routing, drilling, abrading - or assembly work.
Experience using structural composite adhesives and bonding composite components using jigs and fixtures to create higher level com - posite assemblies.
Experience with autoclave and oven - curing processes.
Experience using SAP or similar systems for production bookings, time recordin
g or traceability.
WHAT DO WE
DO AT NP AEROSPACE?
NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence an
d security industry.
Our mission is to impr
ove and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers'
complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Inte
grity, and Dedication form the be
drock of our culture.
Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour,…
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