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Job title
Painter
Ref no. | BHN579389 |
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Salary | £35,710.11 - £36,768.75/annum |
Location | Southampton, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Permanent |
Job status | Open |
Job summary
Our established aerospace client based in Hamble-le-rice, Southampton are currently looking for a Skilled Painter to work for them on a permanent basis.
Key skills required for this role
Aerospace painting or similar painting experience
Important
Aerospace painting or similar painting experience
Job description
We are currently seeking a Skilled Painter to join the team. This permanent position will involve working on late shifts to support the delivery of high-quality metallic and composite components and assemblies for various aircraft. This role is essential in ensuring the production of items that meet precise aerospace industry standards.
Earlies - (TRAINING ONLY)
Starting Salary: £29,758.43
Hours: 06:00-14:15 (Mon-Thu) / 06:00-12:00 (Fri)
Lates
Starting Salary: £35,710.11 (£29,758.43 + 20% shift allowance)
Uplifted Salary (once AO stamp obtained): £36,768.75 (£30,640.63 + 20% shift allowance)
Hours: 14:15-22:30 (Mon-Thu) / 12:00-18:00 (Fri)
Key Responsibilities:
- EHS - Promote a safe workplace environment and ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
- Clocking and Booking - Accurate and timely clocking (time and attendance) and booking (job costing).
- Housekeeping - Maintain clean workstations and proper storage of tools and equipment.
- Quality - Adhere to all quality standards, processes, and procedures, ensuring minimum wastage.
- Cost Management - Support cost reduction initiatives by reducing unnecessary expenditure.
- Knowledge & Skills - Stay updated with necessary operations and maintain Approved Operator (AO) stamps.
- Team Working - Participate actively in team meetings, share knowledge, and coach trainees if required.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned consistent with the role.
Role Specific:
- Application of specialist paint schemes, including primer, topcoat, anti-abrasion, and gloss, on metallic and composite components.
- Application of resin and fillers to components as per customer specifications.
- Manual abrading and use of orbital sander.
- Masking and stencilling aircraft details and assemblies according to technical drawings and work instructions.
- Mixing fillers, paints, and resins per manufacturer instructions and COSHH requirements.
- Operating cure booths and monitoring paint cure cycles.
- Testing painted surfaces using Tape, isoscope, and gloss.
Job Requirements:
Essential
- Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in a recognised allied trade.
- Competence in numeracy and literacy skills and the ability to read and understand technical documentation.
- Good dexterity and a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
- Drive to succeed both individually and as part of a team.
- Positive approach to problem-solving.
- Participation in training programmes and adaptability to new learning.
- Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Excellent timekeeping and communication skills.
- Working understanding of the 5 S and lean principles.
- Basic IT skills.
- Strong work ethic with a real positive attitude to succeed.
Desirable
- Previous paint experience in aerospace or manufacturing.