Composite Laminator

Position: Composite Laminator
Sector: Automotive / Composites Manufacturing
Location: Rotherham
Position Type: Contract
Duration: Ongoing Contract
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Rate: £28 per hour
Hours: 45 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate

Contechs are recruiting experienced Composite Laminators to support high-profile automotive and supercar programmes based in Rotherham
.

This is an exciting contract opportunity to work on the manufacture of cutting-edge composite components within a fast-paced, precision-driven environment. Successful candidates will play a key role in producing high-quality composite parts to exacting industry standards.

As a Composite Laminator
, your main responsibilities are:

• Manufacture and lay up advanced composite components using pre-preg carbon fibre materials.
• Work from engineering drawings, ply books, and manufacturing instructions to ensure accurate component production.
• Carry out vacuum bagging activities in preparation for cure cycles.
• Support autoclave processing and composite manufacturing operations.
• Ensure all components meet strict quality, performance, and appearance standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing teams to meet programme delivery targets.

• Proven experience working as a Composite Laminator within automotive, motor sport, aerospace, or a similar composites environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with pre-preg carbon fibre lay‑up techniques.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, ply books, and manufacturing instructions.
• Practical experience with vacuum bagging and autoclave processes.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a contractor environment.
• Experience delivering work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining high-quality standards.

• Competitive contract rate of £28 per hour (Outside IR35).
• 45-hour working week.
• Opportunity to work on prestige automotive and supercar programmes.
• Exposure to advanced composite manufacturing techniques and technologies.
• Modern manufacturing facilities and supportive team environment.

• Free parking.
• On‑site parking facilities.
• Referral programme.