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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.
Role Overview
As an 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
- Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
- Week 2: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
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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
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
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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
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