Paint Sprayer (Finishing Operative)

Mane Contract Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Pension plan

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

Annual leave 25+ days

Training programme

Cycle to Work

Canteen

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Finishing Operative / Paint Sprayer to join a skilled manufacturing team in the defence sector in the United Kingdom. You will prepare, spray and inspect coatings on aerospace components, working to tight specifications and quality standards.

The role emphasizes reading engineering drawings, following COSHH and safety rules, and maintaining accurate production records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial paint spraying and surface preparation.
• Experience applying coatings in manufacturing, aerospace, defence or engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong focus on health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean component surfaces prior to painting.
• Apply primers, gloss, matt, topcoats, lacquers and related finishes using hand spray equipment.
• Ensure coatings align with drawings and technical specs.
• Set and operate curing ovens to specified temperatures and times.
• Maintain batch traceability and production records.
• Mask and protect components per drawing requirements.
• Remove masking materials and perform touch-ups as needed.
• Inspect finished components using visual and measurement techniques.
• Measure coating thickness and gloss to meet quality standards.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures for coatings.

Skills

Industrial spray painting

Read drawings

COSHH safety

Quality focus

Manufacturing env

Job description

Industrial Paint Sprayer

Help Paint Components That Save Lives
We are seeking an experienced Finishing Operative / Paint Sprayer to join a highly skilled manufacturing team in the defence sector. Working within a state-of-the-art finishing facility, you will play a key role in preparing and applying specialist coatings to precision-engineered aerospace components that form part of life-saving safety systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for a paint sprayer with manufacturing or engineering experience who takes pride in producing high-quality finishes and working to exacting specifications.

The Role

As a Finishing Operative, you will be responsible for the preparation, spraying and inspection of a variety of components, ensuring all work meets strict quality and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean component surfaces prior to painting.
• Apply a range of finishes including primers, gloss, matt, topcoats, lacquers, Trimagard and dry film lubricants using hand spray equipment.
• Ensure coatings are applied in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Set and operate curing ovens to specified temperatures and cycle times.
• Maintain paint batch traceability and production records.
• Mask and protect components using tapes, plugs and bungs to drawing requirements.
• Remove masking materials following the painting process and carry out touch-up activities where required.
• Inspect finished components using visual and measurement techniques.
• Measure coating thickness and gloss levels to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures relating to paint application and hazardous substances.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in industrial paint spraying and surface preparation.
• Experience applying coatings within a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defence or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements and COSHH regulations.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality standards.
• Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• Experience working within aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of coating inspection techniques and paint thickness measurement.

What's In It For You?

• 22.5% shift allowance
• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Personalised training and development programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace Nursery Benefit
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee discounts platform