Architectural Fibreglass Mouldings Limited (AFM) is looking for enthusiastic and reliable people to join our growing manufacturing team as GRP Laminators / Fibreglass Production Operatives.
No Experience Required – Full Training Provided
Architectural Fibreglass Mouldings Limited (AFM) is looking for enthusiastic and reliable people to join our growing manufacturing team as GRP Laminators / Fibreglass Production Operatives.
We provide full on-the-job training, so this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to learn a skilled manufacturing trade and develop a long-term career within the fibreglass industry.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include:
Preparing and cleaning GRP moulds for production.
- Applying release agents, gelcoat, and preparing mould surfaces.
- Laying fibreglass matting, mixing, and applying resins.
- Laminating fibreglass using rollers and hand tools.
- Learning material quantities and laminating processes.
- Removing, trimming, cutting, drilling, and finishing GRP products.
- Checking products for defects and quality.
- Handling fibreglass, resins, and materials.
- Assisting with production, operating, and maintaining moulds.
- Packaging and dispatching products.
- Loading, warehouse duties, and equipment maintenance.
- Keeping workstations clean, organised, and safe.
- Following instructions and meeting targets.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for people who:
- Are willing to learn a new practical skill.
- Enjoy hands-on work.
- Have a good work ethic.
- Are reliable and punctual.
- Take pride in producing good-quality work.
- Have good attention to detail.
- Can follow instructions accurately.
- Are comfortable working in a manufacturing/factory environment.
- Can work effectively as part of a team.
- Are willing to work towards production targets.
- Understand the importance of health and safety.
- Are physically capable of carrying out an active manufacturing role.
Working Environment
This is a hands-on role within a busy manufacturing environment.
You will be working with fibreglass, resins, gelcoats and associated manufacturing materials, so applicants should be comfortable working in a factory environment.
The role is physically active and may involve standing for extended periods, manual handling and some lifting.
Appropriate PPE will be supplied, and full health and safety training will be provided.
About AFM
Architectural Fibreglass Mouldings Limited manufacture a wide range of GRP architectural products, including door canopies, dormers, bay roofs and other fibreglass components for the UK construction and housebuilding industry.
Pay: £12.71-£20.49 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person