Paint Sprayer (Finishing Operative)

Help Paint Components That Save Lives
We are seeking an experienced Finishing Operative / Paint Sprayer to join a highly skilled manufacturing team in the defence sector. Working within a state-of-the-art finishing facility, you will play a key role in preparing and applying specialist coatings to precision-engineered aerospace components that form part of life-saving safety systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for a paint sprayer with manufacturing or engineering experience who takes pride in producing high-quality finishes and working to exacting specifications.

As a Finishing Operative, you will be responsible for the preparation, spraying and inspection of a variety of components, ensuring all work meets strict quality and technical standards.

• Prepare and clean component surfaces prior to painting.
• Apply a range of finishes including primers, gloss, matt, topcoats, lacquers, Trimagard and dry film lubricants using hand spray equipment.
• Ensure coatings are applied in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Set and operate curing ovens to specified temperatures and cycle times.
• Maintain paint batch traceability and production records.
• Mask and protect components using tapes, plugs and bungs to drawing requirements.
• Remove masking materials following the painting process and carry out touch-up activities where required.
• Inspect finished components using visual and measurement techniques.
• Measure coating thickness and gloss levels to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures relating to paint application and hazardous substances.

• Proven experience in industrial paint spraying and surface preparation.
• Experience applying coatings within a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defence or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements and COSHH regulations.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality standards.
• Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment.

• Experience working within aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of coating inspection techniques and paint thickness measurement.

• 22.5% shift allowance
• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Personalised training and development programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace Nursery Benefit
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee discounts platform

If you''re an experienced Paint Sprayer, Finishing Technician or Surface Finishing Operative looking to join a world-class engineering business where quality truly matters, please apply.
Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.
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