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Semi Skilled/Trainee Painter Prepper
Job Posted: 22 days ago
Salary: £ 15.38 - 42.27 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Expire in: 6 days
Job Description
Semi-Skilled Painter - Southampton
Shift Pattern:
Earlies: Monday to Thursday, 06:00-14:15 | Friday, 06:00-12:00
Pay Rates
Rate TypePAYEUmbrella
Earlies£15.38£21.14
Overtime (37+ hrs & Saturdays)£23.07£31.70
Sundays & Bank Holidays£30.76£42.27
Lates (+20%)£18.45£25.36
Role Overview
We are looking for a Semi-Skilled Painter to support the manufacture of high-quality aerospace components based in Hamble, Southampton. Working from technical drawings and specifications, you will carry out masking, surface preparation, sanding, filler application, primer painting, resin application, and finishing activities on metallic and composite aircraft parts.
You'll work as part of a multi-skilled team with minimal supervision, taking responsibility for quality, accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Apply primer paint systems to metallic and composite components.
Prepare surfaces through masking, sanding, abrading, and filler application.
Mix and apply paints, fillers, and resins in line with specifications and COSHH requirements.
Apply edge seal resins and stencil aircraft markings from technical drawings.
Operate cure booths and monitor curing cycles.
Carry out paint quality inspections, including tape and isoscope testing.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality, and safety.
Ensure accurate timekeeping and job bookings.
Participate in team meetings, training, and cross-skilling activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Good literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to read technical documentation.
Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
Strong awareness of health and safety practices.
Positive, proactive approach to problem-solving.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible, willing to learn, and adaptable to changing priorities.
Excellent timekeeping and communication skills.
Basic IT skills.
Understanding of Lean/5S principles.Desirable
Previous painting experience in aerospace or manufacturing.
Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent trade qualification (advantageous but not essential).
Full training will be provided.
Additional Information
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