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: Production Operative – Laminator
Location: Paneltex Somers, Long Stratton, Norfolk, NR15 2PF
Reporting to: Manager/Supervisor/Team Leader
Hours of work: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30
Salary: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Equivalent of 32 days’ annual leave, including Bank Holidays
- Life Assurance Cover
- Medical Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perkbox employee benefits
- Site closure over the Christmas and New Year period
- On-site parking
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
- Apply lacquers and waxes to mould surfaces to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts.
- Apply layers of plastic resin to mould surfaces prior to placement of fiberglass mats, repeating layers until products have the desired thicknesses and plastics have jelled.
- Check all dies, templates, and cut out patterns to be used in the manufacturing process to ensure that they conform to dimensional data, photographs, blueprints, samples, and/or customer specifications.
- Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers or micrometres, by checking them visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or dead spots.
- Cure materials by letting them set at room temperature, placing them under heat lamps, or baking them in ovens.
- Inspect, clean, and assemble moulds before beginning work.
- Mask off mould areas which are not to be laminated, using cellophane, wax paper, masking tape, or special sprays containing mould-release substances.
- Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.
- Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on moulds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.
- Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.
- Repair or modify damaged or defective glass-fibre parts, checking thicknesses, densities, and contours to ensure a close fit after repair.
- Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared moulds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
- Trim excess materials from moulds, using hand shears or trimming knives.
- 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
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
- Understanding of quality processes.
- Must be organised and take pride in their work.
- Must have the ability to learn new skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- 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
