Aerospace Paint Technician: Precision Coatings Pro

Nasmyth Group; Stapleford; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Pension scheme

Healthcare / Health plan

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

GEB Surface Treatments, part of Nasmyth Group, is recruiting skilled Paint Technicians for aerospace-grade surface finishing. You will apply primers and coatings, operate spray-painting equipment and ensure compliance with engineering drawings and quality standards.

Role demands attention to detail, safe working practices and the ability to work in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment. Staff benefits include on-site parking and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in paint spraying/finishing in high-spec manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process sheets.
• Strong focus on health and safety, PPE use and hazard controls.

Responsibilities

• Apply primers, topcoats and protective coatings to metal/composites as per specs.
• Set up and maintain spray-painting equipment and paint booths.
• Interpret drawings, specs and customer requirements accurately.
• Carry out visual inspections to verify coatings meet aerospace standards.
• Record work and maintain production/quality documentation.
• Identify and report defects and non-conformances promptly.
• Keep work areas clean, audit-ready and compliant with safety rules.
• Support continuous-improvement in the paint shop and wider team.
• Mentor less-experienced colleagues as needed.

Skills

Paint experience

Aerospace/defence

Engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Vocational certs desirable

Job description

GEB Surface Treatments, part of Nasmyth Group, is recruiting skilled Paint Technicians for aerospace-grade surface finishing. You will apply primers and coatings, operate spray-painting equipment and ensure compliance with engineering drawings and quality standards.

Role demands attention to detail, safe working practices and the ability to work in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment. Staff benefits include on-site parking and career progression opportunities.