Aerospace Painter M-F

Preligens; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aerospace Painter to ensure the quality of aerospace components through specialized painting techniques and compliance tests. The ideal candidate will have NVQ level 3 and proven experience in painting within the aerospace or manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include applying coatings, performing quality inspections, and maintaining painting equipment. The position offers competitive benefits including a performance bonus, pension scheme, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Structured training & opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 3 required.
• Proven experience as a painter, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Ability to meet quality standards with precision.

Responsibilities

• Apply specialized coatings using various painting techniques.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and masking.
• Perform quality inspections throughout the painting process.
• Maintain painting equipment for safety compliance.
• Read technical drawings and specifications.
• Follow safety protocols in the workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Precision in painting

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Aerospace Painter M/F

As a Painter in our Chemical process area, you will play a vital part in ensuring the quality and durability of our aerospace components through precise painting techniques and adherence to industry and customer standards. You’ll be responsible for applying paint to meet specifications and standards while conducting pre and post‑paint compliance tests. Additionally, you’ll proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and cost‑saving initiatives. Collaborating with the team, you’ll develop techniques and procedures to enhance the painting process.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Apply specialised coatings to aerospace components using various painting techniques, including spraying, brushing, and dipping.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking as per technical specifications and requirements.
• Perform quality inspections before, during, and after painting to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
• Maintain painting equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
• Read technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Job Requirements

Essential skills:

• NVQ level 3 is a minimum requirement for this position.
• Proven experience as a painter, preferably in the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with precision to meet quality standards.

Desirable skills:

• Familiarity with aerospace coatings, paints, and surface preparation techniques.
• Experience within a chemical processing department.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, maternity/adoption leave – up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% of basic pay, and paternity/non‑pregnant parent/ co‑adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

Company Information

Safran is an international high‑technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine’s “World’s best companies 2024” ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defence offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Location

Stratford Road WV10 7EH

Wolverhampton

England, United Kingdom

Global Presence

• 100,000 employees worldwide
• 27 countries where Safran is located
• 35 business area families