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Skilled Painter
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 30.56 - 35.66 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Painter Opportunities - Aerospace Manufacturing
We are currently recruiting 5 Skilled Painters to join our aerospace site - 3 positions on early shift and 2 on late shift.
Rates
Shift
Umbrella
Earlies
£30.56
Lates (20%) uplift
£35.66
Working Hours
Early Shift: 06:00-14:15 (Monday-Thursday) / 06:00-12:00 (Friday)
Late Shift: 14:15-22:30 (Monday-Thursday) / 12:00-18:00 (Friday)
Role Overview
As a Skilled Painter, you'll support the delivery of high-quality metallic and composite aircraft components and assemblies in accordance with local manufacturing instructions and specifications.
Key responsibilities include:
Masking components to technical drawings and plans
Mixing and applying specialist fillers and paint schemes (primer, topcoat, anti-abrasion, gloss)
Manual abrading and orbital sanding
Edge sealing and resin application
Operating curing booths and monitoring cure cycles
Conducting quality checks using methods such as tape testing, isoscope, and gloss measurementsYou'll work with minimal supervision, taking personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work while actively contributing to a proactive, safety-focused, and collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety: Promote a safe, clean, and organised working environment. Ensure all EHS policies and procedures are adhered to, reporting incidents as required.
Quality: Maintain high-quality standards and compliance with technical instructions.
Clocking & Booking: Accurately record time and job costings.
Cost Management: Support cost-reduction initiatives through efficient, waste-minimising working practices.
Knowledge & Skills: Maintain up-to-date training and approved operator stamps where applicable.
Teamwork: Participate in team meetings, support colleagues, and assist with training and knowledge sharing.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and contribute to improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery processes.
Essential Requirements
Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a recognised allied trade
Good numeracy, literacy, and the ability to interpret technical documentation
Excellent dexterity and attention to detail
Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
Positive, proactive attitude with strong problem-solving skills
Flexible and adaptable approach with a willingness to learn
Strong timekeeping and work ethic
Working understanding of 5S and lean manufacturing principles
Good communication skills
Competency in relevant departmental skill codes
Basic IT literacy
Desirable
Previous paint application experience within aerospace or a manufacturing environment
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