Production Painter

MacTaggart Scott; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Loanhead is seeking a skilled Production Painter to join their team. The role involves preparing and painting precision-engineered components while maintaining high quality standards. Applicants should have relevant certifications and be detail-oriented. The firm offers a comprehensive leave policy, career development support, and various health and lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Leave Policy

Career Development & Learning Support

Wellbeing Programmes

Health & Lifestyle Benefits

Financial & Recognition Rewards

Convenience & Facilities

Qualifications

• Time-served painter with relevant certification.
• Experience in paint preparation, masking, and shot blasting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible availability for overtime or night shifts.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for painting, including masking and shot blasting.
• Apply paint using various techniques.
• Interpret engineering drawings and follow specifications.
• Carry out quality checks on work.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Paint preparation

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Education

Train the Painter (TTP) or ICATS certification

City & Guilds or NVQ/SVQ qualification in Industrial Painting

Tools

PPE and air-fed remote breathing equipment

Job description

Location: Loanhead, Midlothian

At MacTaggart Scott, we’ve been engineering innovative solutions for the Naval Defence industry since 1898. We deliver end-to-end support from design and manufacture to commissioning and life‑cycle management for some of the UK’s most complex defence programmes. We’re proud of our heritage but focused on the future. Continuous improvement, innovation, and developing our people are at the heart of everything we do.

About Us:

At MacTaggart Scott, we’ve been engineering innovative solutions for the Naval Defence industry since 1898. We deliver end-to-end support from design and manufacture to commissioning and life‑cycle management for some of the UK’s most complex defence programmes. We’re proud of our heritage but focused on the future. Continuous improvement, innovation, and developing our people are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Production Painter to join our Production team in Loanhead. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and painting a range of precision‑engineered components to the highest standards, ensuring all work meets customer and industry specifications.

You’ll work closely with the Paint Supervisor, Paint Inspector, and other departments, taking ownership of your tasks and maintaining quality at every stage. This is a hands‑on role suited to a skilled, self‑motivated professional who takes pride in their craftsmanship and attention to detail. Based in Loanhead, Midlothian, this role operates on a Monday – Thursday shift pattern, with both day and night shifts available. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the required security clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare components for painting, including masking and shot blasting.
• Apply paint using brush, roller, conventional, airless, and pressure pot spraying techniques.
• Interpret engineering drawings and follow paint process specifications.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and completed to the required standard.
• Operate overhead cranes and other workshop equipment when required.
• Carry out quality checks on your own work before inspection.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures.

About You – We’re looking for someone who is:

• A time‑served painter with Train the Painter (TTP) or ICATS certification.
• Experienced in paint preparation, masking, and shot blasting.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and willing to work overtime or nightshift as required.
• Detail‑oriented, with excellent record‑keeping and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in the use of PPE and air‑fed remote breathing equipment.

Desirable:

• Experience in defence, automotive, or aerospace industries.
• City & Guilds or NVQ/SVQ qualification in Industrial Painting.
• COSHH and IOSH training.

Your Future at MacTaggart Scott – What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Leave Policy including annual leave, paid parental leave, and military reservist leave.
• Career Development & Learning Support through our dedicated Learning and Development team.
• Wellbeing Programmes including an Employee Assistance Programme, online wellbeing resources, and onsite nurse.
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits such as life insurance, sick pay, free flu jabs, and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Financial & Recognition Rewards including a company pension and a generous employee referral scheme.
• Convenience & Facilities: free onsite parking, canteen, and employee discounts.