Aerospace Painter: Weekend Nights or 7-Day Fortnight

Morson Edge; Filton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace's Filton facility is seeking skilled painters to join the team for weekend night shifts or a 7-day fortnigh pattern. You will spray, touch-up and finish aerospace components to the highest standards, adhering to SOPs and using SAP for transactions.

NVQ Level 3 in Paint Spraying or equivalent is required, with apprenticeship desirable. Competitive shift rates and overtime premiums apply, and baseline security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a paint-related discipline is required.
• Experience in painting, finishing or refinishing aerospace components is preferred.
• Recognised paint spraying apprenticeship is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Paint spraying and finishing of aerospace components.
• Paint touch-up and surface preparation activities.
• Cleaning and masking of components.
• Safe use of power tools, solvents, primers and coatings.
• Work to engineering instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure components are produced right first time.
• Complete work transactions through SAP.
• Identify and report non-conformances.
• Maintain high housekeeping, quality and safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Paint spraying

Surface finishing

Touch-up

Masking

Education

NVQ Level 3 Paint Spraying

Tools

SAP

Job description

GKN Aerospace's Filton facility is seeking skilled painters to join the team for weekend night shifts or a 7-day fortnigh pattern. You will spray, touch-up and finish aerospace components to the highest standards, adhering to SOPs and using SAP for transactions.

NVQ Level 3 in Paint Spraying or equivalent is required, with apprenticeship desirable. Competitive shift rates and overtime premiums apply, and baseline security clearance is required.