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GRP Laminators and Composite Technicians

Salary – £11.50 – £14.20 per hour depending on experience

Location – Cowes, Isle of Wight

Contract – Permanent

Hours – Full Time 40 Hours per week

Closing Date – 23rd September 2024


About Us: At RS Sailing, our Cowes workshop is where we produce a variety of boats in the RS range. In addition, we research then develop new projects and techniques; bringing them from ideas into production.

Position Overview: As a GRP Laminator or Composite Technician, you will be involved in hand layup as well as infusion layup using vinyl ester and polyester resin systems for various boats in the RS range. Being able to work with others or alone, working from drawings whilst documenting usage of materials.

Key Responsibilities: 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Layup of wet and dry laminations from drawings.
  • Gel application.
  • Trimming and sanding parts.
  • Kit cutting.
  • Workshop housekeeping.
  • Attention to detail

Essential Skills:

  • Physical fitness.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
  • Reliability and flexibility.
  • Efficient work ethic without constant supervision.
  • ·Able to work from drawings.
  • ·Basic paperwork completion abilities.
  • Good housekeeping.
  • Willing to learn new skills.

Desirable Skills:

  • Boatbuilding with infusion experience
  • Experience in GRP repairs.
  • Gelcoat Repairs
  • Spraying of Gelcoat

Benefits:

  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Competitive rates of pay: positions available for skilled and semi-skilled position
  • Company pension scheme.
  • If you are passionate about learning new skills, love everything about boats, and have a keen eye for detail, this role as a Composite Technician is your pathway to a fulfilling career in the marine industry.


To apply, please email lucy@rsmarinegroup.com with a cover letter and a CV attached. We look forward to receiving your application.

If you are passionate about learning new skills, love everything about boats, and have a keen eye for detail, this role as a Workshop Technician is your pathway to a fulfilling career in the marine industry. Join RS Sailing’s workshop team and be part of a legacy where individuals have progressed to work with renowned organisations and even become Directors within the RS Marine Group.