Finishing Operative Paint Spraying

Spray Painter - Aerospace Engineering

Denham, UB9 | £30,000–£33,000 + 22.5% Shift Allowance (≈ £40,400 OTE)
Mon–Fri | 6.00 am to 2.00 pm  and 1.45 pm to 10.00 pm  Alternating Shifts each week) 
No sponsorship available. Own transport required. Approx. 15-minute walk from Denham Golf Club Station.

Looking to take your finishing and spraying skills into a high-impact aerospace environment? Join a British engineering firm renowned for producing world-class technology that helps protect aircrew around the globe. Our client manufactures ejector seats. 

The Role as a spray painter 

As a Spray Painter Finishing Operative, you’ll apply specialist coatings that play a vital role in the performance and reliability of aerospace components. Working across an impressive on-site finishing plant, you’ll use your technical precision and eye for detail to ensure every component meets exacting standards.

What is a spray painters responsibility: 

  • Preparing and cleaning component surfaces
  • Applying paint, trimagard, lacquer, primers, topcoats and dry film lubricants using hand-spray equipment
  • Masking and unmasking to engineering drawings/specifications
  • Operating curing ovens and ensuring full batch traceability
  • Inspecting finishes using visual and automated tools, including paint thickness and gloss measurements
  • Carrying out touch-ups and ensuring flawless quality

Essential for a spray painter 

  • Proven experience in paint spraying and surface preparation
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
  • Background in a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship

Benefits

  • 9% non-contributory pension
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Option to purchase additional holiday
  • Personalised training & development
  • Workplace nursery benefit
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Employee discounts platform

Interested then apply today or call Andrea 07999108785

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