Painter/Prepper

First People Solutions Limited; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

First People Solutions Limited are recruiting a Painter / Prepper to join our aviation client’s team in the United Kingdom. The role covers surface preparation and painting, with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Prior aviation experience is not required if you have relevant painting/preparation experience from other industries. The successful candidate will prepare surfaces, apply finishes and work within a clean, safe aircraft environment, on a Monday–Friday schedule, 07:00–15:30, 40

Qualifications

• Previous painting and/or preparation experience.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Experience in automotive/industrial painting environments acceptable. Aviation experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, filling and masking as required.
• Ensuring surfaces are properly prepared to achieve a smooth, high-quality finish.
• Carrying out painting and preparation duties in line with work instructions.
• Inspecting work to ensure the required quality standards are met.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following health and safety procedures and relevant guidelines.
• Working as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently and to schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent worker

Willingness to learn

Proactive attitude

Job description

Painter / Prepper

Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:30

The Role

First People Solutions are currently recruiting for an additional Painter / Prepper to join our client's team within the aviation industry.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Painter / Prepper to bring their existing painting and preparation skills into an aircraft environment. Previous aviation experience is not essential, as candidates with relevant painting and preparation experience from other industries will also be considered.

The successful candidate will help prepare surfaces for painting and ensure work is completed to a high standard, with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, filling and masking where required.
• Ensuring surfaces are properly prepared to achieve a smooth, high-quality finish.
• Carrying out painting and preparation duties in line with work instructions.
• Inspecting work to ensure the required quality standards are met.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Following health and safety procedures and relevant guidelines.
• Working as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently and to schedule.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a painting and/or preparation role.
• Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• An understanding of surface preparation and painting techniques.
• A reliable, hardworking and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to working within an aircraft environment.
• Experience gained in automotive, industrial, commercial or other painting environments will be considered. Aviation experience is not required.

Pay and Working Hours

Rate: £20.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working days: Monday to Friday

Shift: 07:00-15:30

Breaks: Two paid 15-minute tea breaks and one 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Equal Opportunities

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age