Careers at PRF Composite Materials

PRF Composites is a developing company in which our team members have the opportunity to make a real contribution, both within the organisation and in the advanced composites industry. Independently run for over 40 years, PRF Composites continues to be dedicated to the company’s original ethos of working with our customers for their best results. If you are looking to begin or develop a career in the exciting world of advanced composites, please see our available posts below or send a speculative enquiry to jobs@prfcomposites.com.

Apprenticeships - coming soon!

As a leading company in the UK's advanced engineering sector, we want to help train the next generations of composites engineers and manufacturers. We are committed to introducing apprenticeships in the near future and will post details of this news on our website and social media when we are able to.

 

Title
Production Operator - prepreg
Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with potential to grow as the role and business develop
Location
Mon-Thur 08:00 – 17:00, Fri 08:00 – 14:30 Based at our manufacturing sites in Poole, Dorset
Job Information

JOB TITLE:              Production Operator

LOCATION:             PRF Composite Materials manufacturing sites in Poole, Dorset

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To support the safe, efficient manufacture of prepreg and unidirectional (UD) materials, ensuring products are produced, inspected, packed and prepared in line with customer requirements, quality standards and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate prepreg and UD production machines in line with work instructions
  • Load and change rolls of fabric, paper and polymer films
  • Mix resins accurately and safely in accordance with approved procedures
  • Pack and label finished products, ensuring correct identification and traceability
  • Carry out visual inspection of prepreg and UD materials during production
  • Complete quality inspection of prepreg samples as required
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised production area and manage waste correctly
  • Prepare materials and equipment ready for the next production day
  • Support compliance with customer quality requirements and ISO 9001 standards
  • Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures
  • Report defects, near misses and process issues promptly

You are expected to work with the minimum supervision and may be expected to deal with other duties as appropriate to your skill set and ability. This is an outline of your duties and responsibilities; it is not intended to be an exhausted list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the business. The job description will not form part of your contract of employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CategoryEssentialDesirable
Knowledge & ExperienceExperience working in a manufacturing or production environmentExperience in composites, prepreg or related materials
 Understanding of the need to follow work instructions, procedures and quality standardsExperience working to ISO 9001 or similar quality systems
 Awareness of health, safety and housekeeping requirements in an industrial settingExperience working with resins, chemicals or controlled materials
 Ability to carry out routine visual checks and inspectionsExperience undertaking quality checks or basic inspection activities
 Reliable, team‑focused approach with strong attention to detailExperience preparing materials or equipment for production
QualificationsWillingness to undertake role‑specific and safety trainingVocational qualification in manufacturing, engineering or materials
  Health & Safety or COSHH‑related training
  Forklift or materials‑handling certification
Technical / Practical SkillsAbility to operate production equipment following trainingExperience operating prepreg or other line-related machinery
 Manual handling capability, including loading and changing rolls of materialExperience handling fabrics, films or rolled materials
 Ability to mix materials accurately following defined proceduresExperience mixing resins or other chemicals
 Competence in packing and labelling products correctlyFamiliarity with batch control, traceability or production records
 Ability to maintain a clean, safe and organised work areaExperience managing production waste and recycling streams
 Willingness to carry out visual inspection of productsExperience completing quality inspection or sample checks

PRF Values & Culture

PRF operates in advanced engineering industries, and we expect high standards from everyone. At PRF, how we work matters as much as what we make. We value people who:

  • Take pride in producing accurate, high‑quality work
  • Work safely and responsibly
  • Are open, honest and supportive team members
  • Respect processes, customers and colleagues
  • Want to learn, improve and contribute to a growing business

We are a practical, hands‑on organisation where everyone is expected to play their part.

Recruitment privacy notice: PRF uses AI‑assisted tools (Microsoft 365 Copilot) to support human review of applications. All recruitment decisions are made by people; no automated decision‑making or candidate scoring is used. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR and our recruitment privacy notice.

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Title
Production Quality Inspector
Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with potential to grow as the role and business develop
Location
Mon-Fri 08:00 – 17:00 Based at our manufacturing sites in Poole, Dorset
Job Information

JOB TITLE:              Production Quality Inspector

REPORTING TO:    Quality Manager

LOCATION:             Based at PRF, 3 Upton Road, Poole, BH17 7AA

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The role is required to work alongside the production team to ensure all quality aspects are carried out in accordance with our processes and that they meet our customer specifications. This role will ensure production samples are tested and non-conformances are recorded and communicated to key stakeholders in a timely fashion. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect components to a high level of quality in line with our procedures.
  • Ensure all production documentation is fully populated and accurate.
  • Sample checks are conducted and recorded.
  • DSC testing of resin systems.
  • Own the retain samples & storage within the freezer.
  • Visual inspection of product is conducted.
  • Ensure labels are correct and accurately applied to product.
  • Enforce traceability and FIFO/FEFO.
  • Report broken/damaged/missing equipment, tools & devices.
  • Audit cleanliness of production area.
  • Assist with R&D activities when required.
  • Able to meet schedule/timelines in conjunction with the rest of the team.
  • Fixability across this section to aid production.

You are expected to work with the minimum supervision and may be expected to deal with other duties as appropriate to your skill set and ability. This is an outline of your duties and responsibilities; it is not intended to be an exhausted list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the business. The job description will not form part of your contract of employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and Experience
Essential  Desirable
Microsoft experience - Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point.Previous experience in manufacturing/production  
Initiative-taking  Knowledge of health and safety requirements
Vigilant, with attention to detailExperience in composites
Strong communications skills
Qualifications
Essential Desirable
GCSE minimum 

Quality assurance training

Technical
Essential Desirable
Understanding processes & proceduresExperience in testing equipment

PRF Values & Culture

PRF operates in advanced engineering industries, and we expect high standards from everyone. At PRF, how we work matters as much as what we make. We value people who:

  • Take pride in producing accurate, high‑quality work
  • Work safely and responsibly
  • Are open, honest and supportive team members
  • Respect processes, customers and colleagues
  • Want to learn, improve and contribute to a growing business

We are a practical, hands‑on organisation where everyone is expected to play their part.

Recruitment privacy notice: PRF uses AI‑assisted tools (Microsoft 365 Copilot) to support human review of applications. All recruitment decisions are made by people; no automated decision‑making or candidate scoring is used. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR and our recruitment privacy notice.

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