Spray Painter

MTS; Uxbridge, Denham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A British engineering firm in Uxbridge is seeking a Spray Painter to apply specialist coatings for aerospace components. You will prepare surfaces, operate hand-spray equipment, and ensure quality meets exacting standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in paint spraying, a strong background in manufacturing or engineering, and excellent attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits such as a pension plan and a workplace nursery benefit.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Healthcare Cash Plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional holiday

Personalised training & development

Workplace nursery benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Subsidised canteen

Employee discounts platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in paint spraying and surface preparation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Background in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cleaning component surfaces.
• Applying paint, trimagard, lacquer, primers, topcoats, and dry film lubricants using hand-spray equipment.
• Masking and unmasking to engineering drawings/specifications.
• Operating curing ovens and ensuring full batch traceability.
• Inspecting finishes using visual and automated tools.

Skills

Paint spraying

Surface preparation

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Job description

Spray Painter - Aerospace Engineering

Denham, UB9 | £30,000–£33,000 + 22.5% Shift Allowance (≈ £40,400 OTE)
Mon–Fri | 6.00 am to 2.00 pm and 1.45 pm to 10.00 pm Alternating Shifts each week)
No sponsorship available. Own transport required. Approx. 15-minute walk from Denham Golf Club Station.

Looking to take your finishing and spraying skills into a high-impact aerospace environment? Join a British engineering firm renowned for producing world-class technology that helps protect aircrew around the globe. Our client manufactures ejector seats.

The Role as a spray painter

As a Spray Painter Finishing Operative, you’ll apply specialist coatings that play a vital role in the performance and reliability of aerospace components. Working across an impressive on-site finishing plant, you’ll use your technical precision and eye for detail to ensure every component meets exacting standards.

What is a spray painter’s responsibility:

• Preparing and cleaning component surfaces
• Applying paint, trimagard, lacquer, primers, topcoats and dry film lubricants using hand-spray equipment
• Masking and unmasking to engineering drawings/specifications
• Operating curing ovens and ensuring full batch traceability
• Inspecting finishes using visual and automated tools, including paint thickness and gloss measurements
• Carrying out touch-ups and ensuring flawless quality

Essential for a spray painter

• Proven experience in paint spraying and surface preparation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
• Background in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship

Benefits

• 9% non-contributory pension
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Personalised training & development
• Workplace nursery benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Employee discounts platform

Interested then apply today or call Andrea 07999108785

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