Aircraft Bodyshop / Painter

Focused Recruitment are currently seeking a qualified / experienced aircraft painter to join our clients manufacturing site based within the Blackwood area.

Our client is a global aerospace/aviation company with sites across the UK, Europe & US.

Hours of work:

This role is working days regular Monday - Friday 06:00am - 14:00pm or 07:00am - 15:00pm.

This is a permanent position with the salary starting at �26,775. This will include shift allowance added on where applicable (the role could move to a two shift pattern days/afternoons Monday-Friday where the salary will increase to �30,927)

Key Responsibilities:

• Figures mix ratios in order to mix sealants, filler materials, and paint.


• Applies primer, top coat paint, and sprayed applied coatings to aircraft parts to assure compliance.


• Performs straight masking operations.


• Performs minor filling operations related to the cosmetic appearance of the part being worked.


• Ability to rub down and prepare surfaces prior to application of paint


• Must be a team player.


• To support and drive projects and drive Continuous Improvement activities


• Flexible to business needs and a requirement to work various shift patterns as required


• Must be able to learn proper scope of work documentation procedures and working knowledge of parts worked within evaluation period.


• Responsible for the accomplishment and quality of their own work.


• Able to safely perform company duties under deadlines and handle multiple priorities whilst ensuring the airworthiness of the product and accuracy of documentation and parts control.

Qualifications / Experience required:

• Previous paint experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment preferred.


• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to read manufacturer's specifications, overhaul manuals, and part specific planning.


• Must have the ability to document, in writing, the work performed on the order.


• Arithmetic and English (reading, writing) skills and able to follow written instructions with precision and having a high attention to detail


• Must possess computer skills to access repair documents on the website, use in house applications for production