Skilled Painter

GKN Aerospace; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled painters to join their dynamic team in East Cowes. This role offers fantastic challenges and opportunities to work on innovative aerospace projects. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in paint preparation and finishing techniques. The company is committed to sustainability and diversity, creating an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive. With a focus on training and development, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a cutting-edge environment. Apply now to be part of a team that shapes the future of aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in paint preparation.
• Keen eye for detail and competency in bonding and finishing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out paint preparation to meet drawing and specification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in painting processes.

Skills

Paint preparation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Overtime availability

Education

City & Guilds certification

NVQ in Paint Treatments

Indentures of Apprenticeship

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn. in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - TUESDAY 8TH APRIL 2025

Due to growth, we are currently seeking three Skilled Painters to be based at our East Cowes facility, and invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

This role will involve carrying out paint preparation on a variety of our contracts to meet drawing, specification and regulatory requirements.

When returning your application we ask that you explain all previous experience including the products used and the materials worked on in as much detail as possible.

Job Qualifications

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

ESSENTIAL

1. Applications for this opportunity must be supported by appropriate signed Indentures of Apprenticeship (where applicable) and/or certification in relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ in Paint or Paint Treatments or Materials Processing and Finishing (Surface Finishing).
2. Keen eye for detail, and be competent in paint preparation, primer, bonding, and finishing techniques.
3. Strong communication skills, flexible, and availability to work all shift patterns and overtime as required.

DESIRABLE

1. Previous experience within the aerospace industry would be an advantage.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.