Painter

We are currently seeking a Skilled Painter to join the team. This permanent position will involve working on late shifts to support the delivery of high-quality metallic and composite components and assemblies for various aircraft. This role is essential in ensuring the production of items that meet precise aerospace industry standards.

Earlies - (TRAINING ONLY)
Starting Salary: �29,758.43
Hours: 06:00-14:15 (Mon-Thu) / 06:00-12:00 (Fri)

Lates
Starting Salary: �35,710.11 (�29,758.43 + 20% shift allowance)
Uplifted Salary (once AO stamp obtained): �36,768.75 (�30,640.63 + 20% shift allowance)
Hours: 14:15-22:30 (Mon-Thu) / 12:00-18:00 (Fri)

Key Responsibilities:

• EHS - Promote a safe workplace environment and ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
• Clocking and Booking - Accurate and timely clocking (time and attendance) and booking (job costing).
• Housekeeping - Maintain clean workstations and proper storage of tools and equipment.
• Quality - Adhere to all quality standards, processes, and procedures, ensuring minimum wastage.
• Cost Management - Support cost reduction initiatives by reducing unnecessary expenditure.
• Knowledge & Skills - Stay updated with necessary operations and maintain Approved Operator (AO) stamps.
• Team Working - Participate actively in team meetings, share knowledge, and coach trainees if required.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned consistent with the role.

Role Specific:

• Application of specialist paint schemes, including primer, topcoat, anti-abrasion, and gloss, on metallic and composite components.
• Application of resin and fillers to components as per customer specifications.
• Manual abrading and use of orbital sander.
• Masking and stencilling aircraft details and assemblies according to technical drawings and work instructions.
• Mixing fillers, paints, and resins per manufacturer instructions and COSHH requirements.
• Operating cure booths and monitoring paint cure cycles.
• Testing painted surfaces using Tape, isoscope, and gloss.

Job Requirements:
Essential

• Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in a recognised allied trade.
• Competence in numeracy and literacy skills and the ability to read and understand technical documentation.
• Good dexterity and a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Drive to succeed both individually and as part of a team.
• Positive approach to problem-solving.
• Participation in training programmes and adaptability to new learning.
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Excellent timekeeping and communication skills.
• Working understanding of the 5 S and lean principles.
• Basic IT skills.
• Strong work ethic with a real positive attitude to succeed.

Desirable

• Previous paint experience in aerospace or manufacturing.