Plastic Laminator

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