Industrial Paint Sprayer
Help Paint Components That Save Lives
We are seeking an experienced Finishing Operative / Paint Sprayer to join a highly skilled manufacturing team in the defence sector. Working within a state-of-the-art finishing facility, you will play a key role in preparing and applying specialist coatings to precision-engineered aerospace components that form part of life-saving safety systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for a paint sprayer with manufacturing or engineering experience who takes pride in producing high-quality finishes and working to exacting specifications.
The Role
As a Finishing Operative, you will be responsible for the preparation, spraying and inspection of a variety of components, ensuring all work meets strict quality and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and clean component surfaces prior to painting.
- Apply a range of finishes including primers, gloss, matt, topcoats, lacquers, Trimagard and dry film lubricants using hand spray equipment.
- Ensure coatings are applied in accordance with engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Set and operate curing ovens to specified temperatures and cycle times.
- Maintain paint batch traceability and production records.
- Mask and protect components using tapes, plugs and bungs to drawing requirements.
- Remove masking materials following the painting process and carry out touch-up activities where required.
- Inspect finished components using visual and measurement techniques.
- Measure coating thickness and gloss levels to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures relating to paint application and hazardous substances.
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in industrial paint spraying and surface preparation.
- Experience applying coatings within a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defence or engineering environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Good understanding of health & safety requirements and COSHH regulations.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to quality standards.
- Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment.
Desirable
- Experience working within aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of coating inspection techniques and paint thickness measurement.
What's In It For You?
- 22.5% shift allowance
- 9% non-contributory pension scheme
- 4x salary life assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Personalised training and development programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Workplace Nursery Benefit
- Subsidised canteen
- Employee discounts platform
Paint Sprayer (Finishing Operative) employer: Mane Contract Services
Join a leading civil engineering contractor in East Sussex, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering a major bridge replacement project. Our company fosters a supportive work culture with a strong emphasis on employee growth, offering extensive training programmes and a competitive benefits package, including life assurance, a generous pension scheme, and a vibrant social calendar. With opportunities for career progression and a commitment to safety and quality, this is an excellent place for experienced professionals to thrive.
