Aerospace Paint Sprayer

Location: 20 minute drive from Watford (commutable from Uxbridge, Slough, High Wycombe, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Rickmansworth, Gerrards Cross, Hayes, Harrow and surrounding areas)

Salary: £43,500 per annum (including 22.6% shift uplift)

Start Date: ASAP (notice periods considered)

This role would suit candidates with experience in industrial, aerospace or automotive paint spraying, powder coating or precision finishing who take pride in producing high-quality work to exacting standards.

Syntech Recruitment is working exclusively with a highly respected UK aerospace and defence manufacturer, known for producing safety-critical, life-saving equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clean, modern manufacturing facility offering long-term stability, excellent benefits and genuine career progression.

As a Aerospace Paint Sprayer, you'll play a key role in preparing, masking, spraying and inspecting precision-engineered aerospace components, ensuring every product meets the highest quality and safety standards.

Shift Pattern

Double Days (alternating weekly)

Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm

Week 2: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Aerospace Paint Sprayer – Benefits

£43,500 annual salary including 22.5% shift uplift

Non-contributory pension (9%)

Healthcare plan & life assurance

Annual bonus (1–3% of salary, including overtime)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime opportunities available

Subsidised canteen

Cycle to Work Scheme

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Clean, modern manufacturing environment

Long-term permanent role with ongoing training and career development

Aerospace Paint Sprayer – Responsibilities

Preparing and cleaning component surfaces prior to painting

Applying primers, topcoats, gloss, matt, lacquer and specialist coatings using spray equipment

Masking components using tapes, plugs and bungs to engineering drawings

Setting and operating curing ovens to specified temperatures and durations

Unmasking finished components and carrying out touch-up work where required

Inspecting painted components for quality, coverage and defects

Measuring paint thickness and gloss levels to specification

Maintaining spray equipment, paint booths and work areas

Carrying out stock checks and maintaining consumable levels

Aerospace Paint Sprayer – Requirements

Previous experience in industrial, aerospace, automotive or manufacturing paint spraying

Strong surface preparation and precision finishing experience

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Understanding of paint application processes and quality standards

Knowledge of COSHH and the safe handling of paints and chemicals

Experience using hand tools and measuring equipment

Comfortable working alternating shift patterns

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Simply apply today to speak with one of our consultants.

All candidates will be required to complete baseline security vetting (BPSS) prior to employment commencing.

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