Composite Laminators

PegBox Limited

Fontwell, West Sussex

9 months ago

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Pegbox is recruiting several skilled Pre-Preg Composite Laminators (Motorsport Specialists).

If you are successful in your application, you will be contracted to support the projects of a world-renowned composite manufacturer, Global Technologies Racing (GTR)

Working at pace from engineering drawings, using pre-preg carbon fibre, you will be manufacturing a range of complex structural and non-structural parts on one of the most recognisable supercars and F1 teams.

You will be based in Fontwell, West Sussex.

There may be opportunities on the sister site in Bognor Regis.

The contracts will start in August and expected to last until 2026.

Rates and Shifts:

Rates have recently increased and will vary depending on experience and shifts.

Shifts patterns:

We are focusing on all the following shifts:

Days (Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work) – up to £22 / hr ltd
Nights (Monday evening to Friday Morning) – up to £24 / hr ltd
Weekend Days (Friday to Monday) – up to £24 / hr ltd

All shifts may require extra hours / days work to deliver against the project deadlines you undertake.

If you wish to apply for this project:
You are either a skilled composite laminator
You will have honed your skills in motorsport
Your expertise will ideally include manufacturing chassis and structural components, floors, brake ducts, etc.
You will demonstrate a strong understanding of composite materials and pre-preg processes
You will be able to work independently from engineering drawings

IR35 Status and other important information:
Your contract will be considered as outside IR35 if you meet certain conditions. (Contact us for more information)
You will provide your own tools and safety shoes when delivering your services to our client
You must have the right to work in the UK

These are fantastic opportunities to work for a client with a great reputation on an exciting project. There might be the opportunity for repeat project and long term work. Working with such a client renowned for high standards and quality will undoubtedly set you apart.

If you want to send us your details, please click apply and attach your CV

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