GRP Operative

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GRP Operative

This is an excellent contract opportunity for experienced hands‑on GRP, fibreglass and composites professionals to work on a major project in Cambridge, with strong hours, competitive rates and an 11-day work pattern.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: GRP Laminator, Fibreglass Laminator, Composite Laminator, Laminator, Fibreglass Operative, GRP Pipework Installer, GRP Ducting Installer, Composite Repair Technician, Vehicle Body Builder, Boatbuilding Laminator

** Multiple Positions Available– Immediate Starts **

SALARY: £23.45 per Hour basic, £32.83 per Hour OT1 and £42.21 per Hour OT2, with an approximate 11-day gross wage of £3,168.40 including bonus + Benefits (Bonus payment will be discussed)

LOCATION: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England – Accommodation / travel allowance provided where applicable

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 5 Month Contract (Approx.)

WORKING HOURS: 11-day rotation / 106 hours per fortnight

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a GRP Operative with practical experience in resin, glass fibre, laminating, GRP ducting, GRP pipework or related fibreglass work.

As a GRP Operative, you will prepare and laminate site joints using resin and glass fibre on GRP ducting and pipework, working to site specifications on a major project in Cambridge.

The GRP Operative will join a contract assignment lasting approximately 5 months, with the next available site induction and an 11-day working pattern.

DUTIES

Your duties as the GRP Operative include:

  • Prepare Site Joints: Prepare GRP ducting and pipework joints ready for laminating in line with project requirements
  • Carry out Laminating Work: Use resin, glass fibre and hand lay-up / wet lay-up techniques on GRP ducting and pipework
  • Work on Ducting and Offtakes: Support work on 600mm and 400mm main ducting, with smaller offtakes down to 100mm
  • Follow Site Specifications: Complete work accurately, safely and consistently to the required site standards
  • Support Pipework Installation: Work with pipework set in pre-installed supports, ensuring joints are prepared and finished correctly
  • Use Transferable Skills: Apply relevant experience from GRP pipework, GRP ducting, fibreglass laminating, mould making, vehicle body building, marine work, composite repairs, tanks, linings, panels or enclosures

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous hands‑on experience with GRP, fibreglass, resin, glass fibre, laminating, moulds, joints, pipework, ductwork or composite repairs
  • Experience in GRP pipework, GRP ducting, hand lay-up, wet lay-up, fibreglass laminating or similar practical work
  • Able to prepare and laminate joints to site specifications
  • Reliable, practical and able to work effectively as part of a site-based project team
  • Available quickly for the next available site induction
  • Able to work the required 11-day rotation and contract duration

JOB REF: AWDO-C14997

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Posted: August 11th, 2026