Aerospace Paint Sprayer: Precision Coatings Expert

UK Space Jobs; Watford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory pension (9%)

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Annual bonus (1–3% of salary)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Subsidised canteen

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Clean, modern manufacturing envt.

Career development

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Limited is assisting a respected UK aerospace and defence manufacturer in recruiting an Aerospace Paint Sprayer for a high-precision production environment in Watford area. The role involves preparing, masking and applying coatings to aerospace components, with strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

You will work on alternating shifts (double days) with a comprehensive benefits package and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, aerospace, automotive or manufacturing paint spraying.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe handling of paints and chemicals.
• Strong surface preparation and precision finishing experience.
• Experience with spray equipment and paint application.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean component surfaces prior to painting.
• Apply primers, topcoats, gloss, matt, lacquer and specialist coatings using spray equipment.
• Mask components using tapes, plugs and bungs to engineering drawings.
• Set and operate curing ovens to specified temperatures and durations.
• Unmask finished components and carry out touch-up work as required.
• Inspect painted components for quality, coverage and defects.
• Measure paint thickness and gloss levels to specification.
• Maintain spray equipment, paint booths and work areas.
• Carry out stock checks and maintain consumables.

Skills

Paint spraying

Surface preparation

Precision finishing

Engineering drawings

Quality standards

COSHH awareness

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Shift work

Tools

Spray equipment

Paint booths

Curing ovens

Job description

Syntech Recruitment Limited is assisting a respected UK aerospace and defence manufacturer in recruiting an Aerospace Paint Sprayer for a high-precision production environment in Watford area. The role involves preparing, masking and applying coatings to aerospace components, with strict adherence to quality and safety standards.

You will work on alternating shifts (double days) with a comprehensive benefits package and clear career progression.