GRP Laminator

About the role

The Hyde Group, a leading provider of aerospace, nuclear, energy and scientific engineering solutions, is seeking a GRP Laminator to join our North West Aerotooling team in Dukinfield. The role offers a competitive salary, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Carry out material lay‑up work using pre‑impregnated carbon fibre, glass fibre and wet lay‑up techniques.
• Prepare, handle and apply composite materials accurately in line with job requirements, work instructions and quality standards.
• Complete vacuum bagging, curing and autoclave preparation processes to support the manufacture of high‑quality composite components.
• Work from technical drawings, templates and production documentation to ensure components are manufactured to specification.
• Inspect finished work for quality, accuracy and consistency, reporting any issues or defects to the relevant team member.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area, following all company health, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Support the wider production team with additional manufacturing tasks where required.

• Previous experience in laminating, composites, aerospace, automotive, marine or high‑quality manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with carbon fibre, glass fibre, pre‑preg materials or wet lay‑up processes (advantageous).
• Experience following technical drawings, job cards, work instructions or standard operating procedures.
• Background in producing work to tight tolerances, quality standards and customer specifications.
• Experience using hand tools, cutting equipment, trimming tools or basic workshop equipment.
• Understanding of vacuum bagging, curing, bonding, finishing or inspection processes (beneficial).
• Strong awareness of health, safety, housekeeping and quality control within a production setting.

• Team player.
• Ability to work independently when needed.

• Competitive salary.
• Overtime.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose‑built sites with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Hyde Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly groups who are currently under‑represented in this sector.

All our roles require pre‑employment security screening checks including referencing.