Job Description

About Us

Established in 1991 in Kingston upon Hull, Paneltex began its journey as a manufacturer of insulated panels for cold storage. Over three decades, we've evolved into a global leader in temperature-controlled vehicle body building and conversion. With six specialized factories strategically located across the UK, Paneltex now boasts a weekly production of hundreds of refrigerated vehicle bodies, vehicle body kits, and portable cold stores.



At the cutting edge of our sector, we lead the way in the development of commercial, specialised and refrigerated vehicles and storage systems. Our commitment extends beyond functionality; our products epitomize heightened productivity, enhanced safety measures, immaculate cleanliness, user-friendly design, aesthetic appeal, and operational efficiency.

Position Title:

GRP Laminator (Trainee)

Location:

Paneltex Ltd, Somerden Road, Hull, HU9 5PE

Reporting to:

Supervisor/Team Leader

Hours of work:

40 hours per week -Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00 and Friday 08:00 to 14:00

Salary:

From 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

+ Equivalent of 32 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) + Life Assurance Cover
+ Free parking
+ Employee Discount Scheme
+ Site closure over Christmas and New Year

Job Overview

Working in a team environment you will work on a range of parts. You will need to read and understand lay-up drawings and use your laminating skills to carry out the required workload to the lay-up specification. You will also need to utilise your skills to query any error or change that you may observe on any particular job.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Preparing moulds ready for gel. + Read and understand lay-up specifications.
+ Application of gel coat.
+ Perform a range of laminating processes which may include: wet-lay, or RTM.
+ Mould care/preparation.
+ Use of hand tools.
+ Identify laminating defects.
+ Use of core materials and chemicals.
+ Release products from moulds.
+ Use and control of patterns and jigs.
+ Basic housekeeping duties.
+ Record daily time spent on jobs on timesheet.
+ Correct use of PPE.
+ Be accountable for your own work.
+ Ability to work as part of a team that is working toward continuous improvements.
+ Be familiar with the company's Health and Safety Policies and in particular with your responsibilities.
+ Comply with all relevant internal rules, policies and procedures, included in the company handbook.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities. + Ability to follow Safe System of work and company policies when using chemicals.
+ Apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
+ Remove air bubbles from fibreglass
+ Follow training and use brushes and rollers to eliminate air bubbles that could weaken the fibreglass, to ensure perfect adherence of the resin to the product shell or to previous layers, and to avoid any structural defects.
+ Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, overalls, safety gloves.
+ Use hand tools or power tools.
+ Follow training to select pre-cut fibreglass mats to laminate surfaces of products according to technical plans and specifications.
+ Apply plastic resin mixture, by using a brush or rollers, to the fibreglass mat. Press saturated mat into the mould to remove air bubbles and wrinkles, using a roller.
+ Be able to identify GRP defects understand what causes them and how to prevent reoccurrence
+ Effective communication includes speaking, writing, active listening and taking instructions.
+ Ability to prioritise and organise workload in order to meet deadlines.
+ Good understanding of Health and Safety.
+ Excellent work ethic and team player.
+ Excellent timekeeping and attendance.


Flexible approach to working additional hours when required.


If you're enthusiastic about joining a dynamic and industrious team within one of the UK's most innovative manufacturing companies, your interest is highly valued.

Paneltex is an inclusive employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other personal factor. We would welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants.

No agencies please