Composite laminator

Gi group are currently seeking a competent and skilled Technician with Pre-preg composite or GRP laminating experience to join our rapidly expanding Team with our client based in Catcliffe, Rotheram. This role will be permanent after successful 3 month period.

Working Monday to Friday, 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm shifts rotating weekly.

Some weekend overtime available.

• £16.34 – Monday – Friday up to 37.5 hours
• £24.51 – overtime rate after 37.5 hours and Saturdays
• £32.67 – Sundays and bank holidays

• Production of Automotive parts using Pre-Preg composite materials.
• Mould preparation, manufacture and maintenance
• Adherence to validated process cycle/TAKT times
• Responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards on all manufactured composites components.
• Support Team Leader with prioritising work and other activities.
• Contribute to training and development of other team members.
• Ensure the work area is clean, tidy and orderly always in line with brand expectations and maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Proactively contributing to develop processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Set an example to production operatives.
• Provide support on all processes in the department.
• Working to challenging and demanding deadlines.

• A previous background in composites manufacturing and composites Laminating is essential.
• Pre-preg laminating experience, including vacuum bagging, consolidation checks, demoulding parts and mould cleaning and preparation etc.
• Thorough understanding of composite materials.
• Experience & understanding of dealing with Quality issues.
• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on the-job expertise.
• Must demonstrate previous experience of using their own initiative and work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to read and draw information from engineering drawings/manuals.
• Have a good knowledge base of materials.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to adopt a professional and mature attitude to work and other people.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly self-motivated.
• Proactive – takes opportunity to use initiative where possible.
• Team player – supports other team members, department strategies and processes.
• Determined – results focused, driven to do the very best possible.
• Flexibility towards overtime when available.
• Excellent attendance and time keeping.