Experienced Composite GRP / Fibreglass Finisher

Kidderminster
1 year ago
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Excellent opportunity within a family-owned business, for an experienced - Composite GRP/Fibreglass Finisher with earnings starting of £14 per hour, depending on experience, based in Kidderminster.

Quantum Mouldings Ltd is a key player in the supply of finished GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) parts, supplying many markets including automotive, industrial, leisure and advertising industries. Quantum is a family owned business which employs around 40 people on their Kidderminster site. (url removed)

We are recruiting an experienced and reliable GRP (fibreglass) Finisher for our GRP manufacturing site. The candidate is expected to have experience in repairing and finishing GRP parts, using a variety of tools and techniques. A safe working attitude is essential, and the successful candidates will be expected to finish parts to a high standard. Experience in finishing parts with quality ‘A class’ gelcoat finishes is an advantage.

Working in a factory environment, wearing PPE is an essential element of this role.

Key Elements of Role

Finish GRP parts using a variety of tools and techniques

Removing imperfections and repairing minor damage or manufacturing issues

Some components may require additional assembly operations (for example, bonding, drilling of holes, fitting dowels etc)

Tools and appropriate equipment will be provided, as well as all necessary PPE.

Qualifications required

Experience in finishing fibreglass (GRP) parts. No other experience is needed.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Monday-Friday
6:00am – 14:30pm or 7:00am – 15:30pm

Benefits
Factory employees are entitled to 22 days annual holiday plus national holidays (plus additional day holiday for every 5 years of service) and Paycare healthcare plan (includes partner).

How to apply
In the first case please send your CV, with covering email to (url removed). We will be in touch to offer interviews to successful candidates within 7 days of application. Vacancies will stay live until the position is filled; applications will be processed on an ‘as received’ basis.

NO CV'S THROUGH RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

Non-UK applicants must have the relevant rights to work in the UK, unfortunately the company is unable to sponsor non-UK applicants without the relevant paperwork

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