Aerospace Paint Sprayer - Precision Coatings Expert

Optima UK INC Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent full-time

Early finish on Friday

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Health plan

Training and development

Prestigious aerospace projects

Safe working environment

Job summary

Optima UK INC Ltd in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire, is recruiting an Aerospace Paint Sprayer for a permanent, full-time role in a precision manufacturing environment. You will prepare, apply and finish protective coatings to aerospace components, following strict specifications and quality standards.

The role offers training, ongoing development and the chance to contribute to high-profile programmes, with a 40-hour week, 7:30am start times, and a competitive hourly rate of 15.50 depending on

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paint Sprayer or Paint Technician in aerospace/defence/high-spec manufacturing.
• Knowledge of applying coatings to metal and composite components.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and process documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to right-first-time quality.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in paint application.

Responsibilities

• Apply primers, topcoats and protective coatings to metal/composite components per specs.
• Set up, operate and maintain spray-painting equipment and paint booths.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
• Record completed work and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify and report defects and process issues to supervision/QA.
• Maintain clean, audit-ready work areas and PPE compliance.
• Support continuous improvement in the paint shop.
• Mentor less-experienced colleagues when required.

Skills

Paint Sprayer

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Tools

Spray-painting equipment

Paint booth operation

Job description

Optima UK INC Ltd in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire, is recruiting an Aerospace Paint Sprayer for a permanent, full-time role in a precision manufacturing environment. You will prepare, apply and finish protective coatings to aerospace components, following strict specifications and quality standards.

The role offers training, ongoing development and the chance to contribute to high-profile programmes, with a 40-hour week, 7:30am start times, and a competitive hourly rate of 15.50 depending on