Laminator – Plastics (Permanent Role)
Location: Slinfold Area
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Permanent
We are recruiting an experienced Plastic Laminator to join a well-established production team. This is a hands-on workshop role involving the lamination of plastic vessels and components used in engineered products. We are looking for someone with strong lamination skills, excellent attention to detail and a consistent, reliable work ethic.
Key Responsibilities
Lamination & Production
* Carry out hands-on plastic lamination as part of the production team.
* Apply waxes to mould surfaces for preparation and removal of laminated parts.
* Apply layers of plastic resin and fibreglass mats to moulds, building material layers to required thickness.
* Mix resins, catalysts, accelerators, fillers and other ingredients accurately according to formulas.
* Cure laminated materials at room temperature or using heaters/equipment as required.
* Operate curing equipment safely and efficiently.
* Check and prepare templates, cut-out patterns and components to ensure accuracy against drawings and specifications.
* Inspect finished parts using measuring tools, visual checks and tapping techniques to detect defects, bubbles or weak spots.
Quality Control
* Deliver all work to meet or exceed established quality standards.
* Ensure completed laminated products match dimensional and specification requirements.
Teamwork
* Work collaboratively within the lamination team.
* Support colleagues and contribute to the overall productivity of the workshop.
Additional Duties
* Assist with general production tasks where required.
* Follow instructions from team leaders and managers.
Health & Safety
* Comply with all Health & Safety rules and safe-working practices.
* Follow risk assessments and method statements accurately.
* Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in plastic process-vessel lamination or similar plastic-lamination environments.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Forklift licence – desirable but not essential.
* Strong understanding of lamination standards, codes and technical requirements.
* Ability to make sensible engineering and safety decisions.
* Good communication skills with a professional, team-focused approach.
* Ability to prioritise workload, plan tasks and work independently.
* Numerate, literate and able to read technical drawings.
Success Criteria
* Completing lamination tasks on time and to required quality standards.
* Being a positive, reliable contributor to the team.
* Strong personal organisation and punctuality